Cats Don't Dance (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Cats Don't Dance is a 1997 animated musical directed by Mark Dindal, starring George Kennedy, René Auberjonois and Kathy Najimy. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes and earned $3.6 million worldwide. It won 2 awards from 7 nominations, including Best Achievement in Music at the Annie Awards 1997. Critics gave it 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 15m (75 min)
- Director
- Mark Dindal
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Cats Don't Dance About?
The premise of Cats Don't Dance without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1930s Hollywood, a talented cat named Danny dreams of becoming a movie star, but faces the challenge of pursuing his ambitions in a world dominated by humans. He's relegated to playing animal roles, which doesn't satisfy his aspirations. When a clash with a demanding and temperamental movie starlet threatens his chance at a big break, Danny must find a way to overcome the obstacles and rekindle his Hollywood dreams through perseverance and talent.
Cats Don't Dance Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- celebrity caricature
- cat
- child star
- spoiled brat
- songwriter
- actress
- actor
- 1930s
- prejudice
- cult film
- animal protagonist
- animal hero
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- anthropomorphic animal as protagonist
- child antagonist
- child villain
- half dressed cartoon animal
- flood
- blooper
- tornado
- bus ride
- 2d animation
- hand drawn animation
- traditional animation
- part computer animation
- co written by director
- applause
- slimehouse
- furry
- king kong character
- toto the dog character
- pig
- walrus
- cow
- elephant
- butler
- fish
- turtle
- pink
- breakfast in bed
- cereal
- product endorsement
- crocodile
- paris france
- sailor costume
- telephone
- stuffed toy giraffe
- stuffed toy koala
- stuffed toy pig
- villainess
- hippopotamus
Cats Don't Dance Cast
George Kennedy leads the cast, with René Auberjonois and Kathy Najimy. Directed by Mark Dindal; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Mark Dindal
Also Starring in Cats Don't Dance
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Cats Don't Dance Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Cats Don't Dance 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 71% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 80%
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
User score 7.6
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Cats Don't Dance Plot Summary
What happens in Cats Don't Dance from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the stage lights illuminate an alternate 1939, a world where humans and anthropomorphic animals thrive together, a spirited orange tabby cat named Daniel “Danny” T. Cat from Kokomo, Indiana, embarks on an adventure to fulfill his dreams of fame in Hollywood. With unmatched enthusiasm, Danny steps onto the legendary streets of Los Angeles and befriends a quirky young penguin named Pudge, who quickly becomes his loyal ally. Farley Wink, a veteran agent, notices Danny’s infectious energy and casts him in Lil’ Ark Angel, a film being produced at Mammoth Pictures, where he will share the screen with Sawyer, a jaded Turkish Angora who serves as Wink’s secretary.
Full summary
The whole story of Cats Don't Dance, scene by scene
Cats Don't Dance Box Office
Cats Don't Dance grossed $3.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$3.6M
- US & Canada
- $3.6M
Cats Don't Dance Awards & Nominations
Cats Don't Dance won 2 awards from 7 nominations, including Best Achievement in Music at the Annie Awards 1997.
2 wins7 nominations1 ceremony
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Annie Awards 1997 2 wins · 7 nominations- Won Best Achievement in Music – Randy Newman
- Won Best Animated Feature
- Nominated Best Achievement in Character Animation
- Nominated Best Achievement in Directing – Mark Dindal
- Nominated Best Achievement in Effects Animation
Cats Don't Dance Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Cats Don't Dance.
How Well Do You Know Cats Don't Dance?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the main character in Cats Don't Dance?
Cars in Cats Don't Dance
4 cars on screen, including the 1939 Chevrolet Master and the 1946 MCI Courier 100.
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1939 Chevrolet Master Background role
Cats Don't Dance Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Les chats ne dansent pas” and “Danny le chat superstar”.
- Also known as
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- Les chats ne dansent pas
- Danny le chat superstar
- Danny, der Kater - Vier Pfoten erobern Hollywood
- Gatos Não Sabem Dançar
- Katter dansar inte
- Oi trellogates tou Hollywood
- Os Gatos Não Sabem Dançar
- Коты не танцуют
- חתולים אינם רוקדים
- Danny, de Dansende Kat
- Los gatos no bailan
- Danny der Kater
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- חתול מי שלא רוקד
- Kočky netančí
- A macskák nem táncolnak
- Dany, le chat superstar
- Koty nie tańczą
- 猫咪不跳舞
- Mačky netancujú
- Kediler Dans Edemez
- Οι Τρελόγατες στο Χόλλυγουντ
- Un pisoi la Hollywood
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Cats Don't Dance FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Cats Don't Dance, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cats Don't Dance?
Cats Don't Dance runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
When was Cats Don't Dance released?
Cats Don't Dance was released on March 26, 1997.
Who directed Cats Don't Dance?
Cats Don't Dance was directed by Mark Dindal.
More films by Mark Dindal Who is in the cast of Cats Don't Dance?
Cats Don't Dance stars George Kennedy, René Auberjonois and Kathy Najimy, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Cats Don't Dance make at the box office?
Cats Don't Dance grossed $3.6 million worldwide.
How is Cats Don't Dance rated?
Cats Don't Dance has 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic.
What awards did Cats Don't Dance win?
Cats Don't Dance won 2 awards from 7 nominations, including Best Achievement in Music at the Annie Awards 1997.
Does Cats Don't Dance have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Cats Don't Dance has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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