When the Cat's Away
1996, French. Directed by Cédric Klapisch.
No man. No job. No cat.
When Chloe, a young Parisian, decides to take a long-overdue vacation, she has to find someone to look after Gris-Gris, her beloved cat. Everyone, including her gay male roommate, refuses to help her, but she finally makes an arrangement with the elderly Madame Renée, who often watches over other peoples' cats and dogs. However, when Chloe comes back, Madame Renée tells her that unfortunately the cat has been lost, and the unlucky owner goes on a search for her dear animal friend. While looking for the cat, she meets many colorful characters who populate the neighborhood.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 104 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Cédric KlapischDirector
- Garance ClavelChloé
- Zinedine SoualemDjamel
- Renée Le CalmMadame Renée
- Olivier PyMichel
- Simon AbkarianCarlos
- Marilyne Cantola femme flic
- Antoine Chappeyle mec bourré
- Romain Durisle joueur de batterie
- Hélène de Fougerollesun mannequin
- Éric Savinle militant onze de pique
- Hiam AbbassUne femme dans la cour
- Jane BradburyMannequin
Details
- Released
- 3 April 1996
- Original title
- Chacun cherche son chat
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Cédric Klapisch
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When the Cat's Away: quick answers
Is When the Cat's Away worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 104 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is When the Cat's Away?
When the Cat's Away runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does When the Cat's Away have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for When the Cat's Away. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
When the Cat's Away parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for When the Cat's Away yet.
Which OTT platform is When the Cat's Away on?
When the Cat's Away isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 April 1996. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like When the Cat's Away?
If you liked When the Cat's Away, try A Cat in Paris, The Aristocats, April and the Extraordinary World.
Who directed When the Cat's Away?
When the Cat's Away (1996) was directed by Cédric Klapisch and stars Garance Clavel, Zinedine Soualem, Renée Le Calm.