If Cats Disappeared from the World
2016, Japanese. Directed by Akira Nagai.
A postman learns that he doesn't have much time left to live due to a terminal illness. A devil then appears in front of him and offers to extend his life if he picks something in the world that will disappear. The man thinks about his relationships with ex-friends, ex-lovers, relatives and colleagues who will be sincerely sad when he dies.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 76 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 14 May 2016
- Original title
- 世界から猫が消えたなら
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoshikazu Okada
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What If Cats Disappeared from the World is based on
If Cats Disappeared from the World is based on If Cats Disappeared from the World, a 2012 novel by Genki Kawamura.
Novel · 2012
If Cats Disappeared from the World
By Genki Kawamura
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If Cats Disappeared from the World: quick answers
Is If Cats Disappeared from the World worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 76 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is If Cats Disappeared from the World?
If Cats Disappeared from the World runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does If Cats Disappeared from the World have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for If Cats Disappeared from the World. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
If Cats Disappeared from the World parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
If Cats Disappeared from the World is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is If Cats Disappeared from the World on?
If Cats Disappeared from the World isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 May 2016. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like If Cats Disappeared from the World?
If you liked If Cats Disappeared from the World, try Night on the Galactic Railroad, Picnic, Modest Heroes.
Who directed If Cats Disappeared from the World?
If Cats Disappeared from the World (2016) was directed by Akira Nagai and stars Takeru Satoh, Aoi Miyazaki, Gaku Hamada.
What is If Cats Disappeared from the World based on?
If Cats Disappeared from the World is based on If Cats Disappeared from the World, a 2012 novel by Genki Kawamura.