The Boy and the Cat
1974, English. Directed by Sheila Graber.
The first complete animation produced by Sheila Graber and set in her native South Shields. The film follows the adventures of a small boy and his cat as they walk through the snowy landscape, chase a Robin down onto the River Tyne and meet Father Christmas. The character of the boy is based upon Sheila’s nephew Nigel and the cat is based upon her own cat Whitey.
- Runtime
- 0h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 December 1974
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Sheila Graber
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The Boy and the Cat runs 10 minutes (0h 10m).
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Which OTT platform is The Boy and the Cat on?
The Boy and the Cat isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 December 1974. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Boy and the Cat?
If you liked The Boy and the Cat, try A Tooth Fairy Tale, Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams, Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale.
Who directed The Boy and the Cat?
The Boy and the Cat (1974) was directed by Sheila Graber.