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The Cat Returns

G20021h 15mHiroyuki Morita
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 88% · Metacritic 70

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"It's not so bad being a cat, now is it?"

Young Haru rescues a cat from being run over, but soon learns it's no ordinary feline; it happens to be the Prince of the Cats.

AdventureFantasyAnimationDramaFamily
ChaseCatSelf-discoveryMazeHuman Animal RelationshipPrinceCrowSequelAnthropomorphismGrass

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Cat Returns (2002) about?

Young Haru rescues a cat from being run over, but soon learns it's no ordinary feline; it happens to be the Prince of the Cats.

Who stars in The Cat Returns?

The Cat Returns stars Chizuru Ikewaki (Haru Yoshioka (voice)), Yoshihiko Hakamada (Baron (voice)), Aki Maeda (Yuki (voice)), Tetsu Watanabe (Muta (voice)), Yousuke Saito (Toto (voice)). The film was directed by Hiroyuki Morita.

How long is The Cat Returns?

The Cat Returns has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2002. It is rated G.

Is The Cat Returns worth watching?

The Cat Returns holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 88. Fans of Adventure, Fantasy, Animation are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch The Cat Returns?

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