The Cat in the Hat
2003, English. Directed by Bo Welch.
Don't mess with the hat.
During a rainy day, and while their mother is out, Conrad and Sally, and their pet fish, are visited by the mischievous Cat in the Hat. Fun soon turns to mayhem, and the siblings must figure out how to rid themselves of the maniacal Cat.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Bo WelchDirector
- Mike MyersThe Cat
- Dakota FanningSally Walden
- Spencer BreslinConrad Walden
- Kelly PrestonJoan Walden
- Alec BaldwinLarry Quinn
- Amy HillMrs. Kwan
- Sean HayesMr. Humberfloob / Fish (voice)
- Danielle ChuchranThing One
- Taylor RiceThing One
- Brittany OaksThing Two
- Talia-Lynn PrairieThing Two
- Dan CastellanetaThing One / Thing Two (voice)
Details
- Released
- 21 November 2003
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Mandel, Jeff Schaffer, Alec Berg
- Budget
- $109M
- Box office
- $134M
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What The Cat in the Hat is based on
The Cat in the Hat is based on The Cat in the Hat, a 1957 novel by Dr. Seuss.
Novel · 1957
The Cat in the Hat
By Dr. Seuss
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The Cat in the Hat: quick answers
Is The Cat in the Hat worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 1,936 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Cat in the Hat?
The Cat in the Hat runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does The Cat in the Hat have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Cat in the Hat. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Cat in the Hat parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Cat in the Hat is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Cat in the Hat on?
The Cat in the Hat isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Cat in the Hat?
If you liked The Cat in the Hat, try Stuart Little, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Sketch.
Who directed The Cat in the Hat?
The Cat in the Hat (2003) was directed by Bo Welch and stars Mike Myers, Dakota Fanning, Spencer Breslin.
What is The Cat in the Hat based on?
The Cat in the Hat is based on The Cat in the Hat, a 1957 novel by Dr. Seuss.