When the Cat's Away
1929, English. Directed by Walt Disney.
Mickey and Minnie play when Tom Cat goes away!
While Tom Cat goes away hunting, Mickey, Minnie, and their mouse friends break into his house and perform music. They play various tunes on the piano while the other mice hit household objects in tune to the music.
- Runtime
- 0h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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When the Cat's Away is streaming on Disney Plus in India.
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- Released
- 2 May 1929
- Country
- United States of America
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What When the Cat's Away is based on
When the Cat's Away is based on Alice Rattled by Rats, a 1925 animated short film.
Animated short film · 1925
Alice Rattled by Rats
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When the Cat's Away: quick answers
Is When the Cat's Away worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 67 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is When the Cat's Away?
When the Cat's Away runs 7 minutes (0h 7m).
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?
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Which OTT platform is When the Cat's Away on?
When the Cat's Away is streaming on Disney Plus in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like When the Cat's Away?
If you liked When the Cat's Away, try Puss Gets the Boot, Thriller Night, The Gallopin' Gaucho.
Who directed When the Cat's Away?
When the Cat's Away (1929) was directed by Walt Disney.
What is When the Cat's Away based on?
When the Cat's Away is based on Alice Rattled by Rats, a 1925 animated short film.