Garfield (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Garfield is a 2004 animated comedy directed by Peter Hewitt, starring Stephen Tobolowsky, Breckin Meyer and Jennifer Love Hewitt. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes and earned $203.2 million worldwide on a $50 million budget. Critics gave it 27 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Peter Hewitt
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $50M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Garfield About?
The premise of Garfield without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This animated comedy follows the famously lazy cat Garfield, whose comfortable life is disrupted when his owner, Jon, adopts a hyperactive dog named Odie. Now Garfield must contend with Odie’s playful antics and the threat he poses to Jon’s affections for Liz. The arrival of the energetic canine throws Garfield’s relaxed routine into chaos, leading to hilarious clashes as he tries to reclaim his place as the center of Jon's world.
Garfield Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cat
- mouse
- dog collar
- scene during opening credits
- laziness
- kidnapping
- station
- watching tv
- runaway
- live action cgi hybrid
- animal character name as title
- garfield the cat character
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- cgi character in a live action movie
- cat movie
- slimehouse
- part computer animation
- live action adaptation
- pantyhose
- pantyhose legs
- live action and animation
- live action animation
- cameo
- animals family
- walmart
- fat cat
- 2004
- jon arbuckle character
- odie the dog character
- live action
- female pedal pumping
- cat protagonist
- dog
- lasagna
- veterinarian
- still images during end credits
- first part
- one word title
- chevrolet step van
- nissan frontier
- pontiac grand am
- volvo s60
- villain arrested
- kellogg's frosted flakes
- toyota
- toyota corolla
- wendy's restaurant
- volvo
- ford motor company
- nissan
- the simpsons
Garfield Cast
Stephen Tobolowsky leads the cast, with Breckin Meyer and Jennifer Love Hewitt. Directed by Peter Hewitt.
- Director Peter Hewitt
More from Peter Hewitt
More films directed by Peter Hewitt, best-rated first: Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, Zoom, Christmas at the Palace and Mostly Ghostly: Have You Met My Ghoulfriend?.
Garfield Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Garfield 27 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 27 Metascore
User score 5.2
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TMDB 57% User score
See on TMDB
Garfield Plot Summary
What happens in Garfield from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with a nostalgic look back at Garfield’s home, showcasing heartwarming snapshots of his owner, Jon, as he shares moments with Garfield during his kitten days and as he matured into the charming, albeit lazy, cat we know and love. We soon find Garfield, voiced by Bill Murray, comfortably nestled in Jon’s bedroom, lounging in his cozy kitty bed alongside his beloved stuffed bear, Pooky. His tranquility, however, is short-lived as he decides to stir up some mischief by jumping onto Jon, who is in a deep slumber. With some cunning antics, he flushes the toilet to prompt Jon to leave the shower, making sure his breakfast is served promptly. Trade-offs ensue, as Garfield skillfully exchanges his liver-flavored cat food for Jon’s delectable tuna fish.
Full summary
The whole story of Garfield, scene by scene
Garfield Box Office & Budget
Garfield grossed $203.2 million worldwide on a $50 million budget, 4.1 times what it cost. $75.4 million came from the US and Canada and $127.8 million (63%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$203.2M
4.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $75.4M
- International
- $127.8M
- Budget
- $50M
Garfield Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.
- Teaser Garfield (2004) - trailer
How Well Do You Know Garfield?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who provides the voice for Garfield in the movie?
Cars in Garfield
30 cars on screen, including the 2001 Nissan Frontier and the 2001 Volvo S60.
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2001 Nissan Frontier Important role -
2001 Volvo S60 Important role -
Chevrolet Step-Van P-30 Minor role -
1998 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Garfield Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “Garfield: The Movie” and “Garfield - O Filme”.
- Also known as
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- Garfield: The Movie
- Garfield - O Filme
- Гарфийлд
- ガーフィールド
- Garfield 1 - Der Film
- Garfield 1, le film
- 가필드 1
- גרפילד 1: הסרט
- Garfield - Der Film
- Garfield - Il film
- Garfield, le film
- Gustaf
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- Garfield ve filmu
- Garfield: La película
- Гарфилд
- Karvinen elokuva
- Garfield: O Filme
- 加菲猫
- גארפילד: הסרט
- Pusur
- Γκάρφιλντ: Η Ταινία
- Гарфілд
- 가필드
- گارفیلد
- Garfildas
- การ์ฟิลด์ เดอะ มูฟวี่
- 加菲貓
- 加菲貓電影, გარფილდი
Seen Garfield?
Movies Like Garfield
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Garfield Movie, Garfield Gets Real and Garfield in the Rough.
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The Garfield Movie 2024 -
Garfield Gets Real 2007 -
Garfield in the Rough 1984 -
Garfield Gets a Life 1991 -
Garfield’s Pet Force 2009 -
Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties 2006 -
Garfield’s Fun Fest 2008 -
Here Comes Garfield 1982 -
Garfield’s Feline Fantasies 1990 -
Garfield Goes Hollywood 1987 -
Garfield on the Town 1983 -
Garfield In Paradise 1986
Garfield FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Garfield, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Garfield?
Garfield runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was Garfield released?
Garfield was released on June 11, 2004.
Who directed Garfield?
Garfield was directed by Peter Hewitt.
More films by Peter Hewitt Who is in the cast of Garfield?
Garfield stars Stephen Tobolowsky, Breckin Meyer and Jennifer Love Hewitt.
How much did Garfield make at the box office?
Garfield grossed $203.2 million worldwide ($75.4 million domestic, $127.8 million international) on a budget of $50 million.
How is Garfield rated?
Garfield has 27 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does Garfield have a post-credit scene?
No. Garfield has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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