The Cat Returns
2002, Japanese. Directed by Hiroyuki Morita.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- G
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Worth the Hype
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7.1/10 from 2,565 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Cat Returns
The Cat Returns is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Hiroyuki MoritaDirector
- Chizuru IkewakiHaru Yoshioka (voice)
- Yoshihiko HakamadaBaron (voice)
- Aki MaedaYuki (voice)
- Takayuki YamadaLune (voice)
- Hitomi SatoHiromi (voice)
- Kenta SatoiNatori (voice)
- Mari HamadaNatoru (voice)
- Tetsu WatanabeMuta (voice)
- Yousuke SaitoToto (voice)
- Kumiko OkaeHaru's Mother (voice)
- Tetsuro TambaCat King (voice)
- Yo OizumiJapanese Teacher (voice)
Details
- Released
- 19 July 2002
- Original title
- 猫の恩返し
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Reiko Yoshida
- Box office
- $54M
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What The Cat Returns is based on
The Cat Returns is adapted from a manga.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Cat Returns: quick answers
Is The Cat Returns worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 2,565 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Cat Returns?
The Cat Returns runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
Does The Cat Returns have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Cat Returns. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Cat Returns parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Cat Returns is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Cat Returns on?
The Cat Returns is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Cat Returns?
If you liked The Cat Returns, try Hilda and the Mountain King, Night on the Galactic Railroad, An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster.
Who directed The Cat Returns?
The Cat Returns (2002) was directed by Hiroyuki Morita and stars Chizuru Ikewaki, Yoshihiko Hakamada, Aki Maeda.
What is The Cat Returns based on?
The Cat Returns is adapted from a manga.