Josie and the Pussycats (2001): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Josie and the Pussycats is a 2001 music comedy directed by Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont, starring Rachael Leigh Cook and Tara Reid. It brings to the screen characters from The Best of Josie & the Pussycats by Dan DeCarlo and Frank Doyle. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $14.9 million worldwide on a $39 million budget. Critics gave it 53% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Directors
- Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Studios
- Budget
- $39M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Josie and the Pussycats About?
The premise of Josie and the Pussycats without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Josie, Melody, and Val, a tight-knit garage band, leave their small town behind when they’ s discovered by a record producer. As they rise to fame, they find themselves caught in a complex scheme involving subliminal messaging and corporate manipulation. The trio must navigate the pressures of the music industry while trying to protect the youth of America from a sinister plot, all while fighting to stay true to their music and integrity.
Josie and the Pussycats Themes & Keywords
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- music industry
- satire
- riverdale
- pop band
- girl band
- fictional band
- based on tv series
- 2000s
- josie mccoy character
- reference to matt damon
- reference to a zodiac sign
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- zodiac sign
- reference to cancer the constellation
- scorpio the astrological sign
- reference to scorpio the astrological sign
- reference to lady and the tramp
- reference to a horoscope
- horoscope
- reference to madonna
- chevrolet
- dodge the car
- lincoln motor company
- lincoln navigator
- lincoln town car stretched limousine
- sega
- mtv
- pizza hut
- coca cola
- gatorade
- target corporation
- mcdonald's restaurant
- satirical
- singing girl
- catchy song
- dream
- nightmare
- believe in yourself
- sega dreamcast
- cult film
- campy
- slimehouse
- female director
- female filmmaker
- title directed by female
- fake accent
- studio logo segues into film
- altered version of studio logo
- satire comedy
- parody comedy
Josie and the Pussycats Cast
Rachael Leigh Cook leads the cast, with Tara Reid. Directed by Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont.
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Co-director Harry Elfont
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Josie and the Pussycats Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Josie and the Pussycats 53% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
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IMDb 5.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 53% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 53%
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 56% User score
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Josie and the Pussycats Plot Summary
What happens in Josie and the Pussycats from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Wyatt Frame, played by Alan Cumming, is a record executive at MegaRecords, a label run by the devious Fiona, portrayed by Parker Posey. The label has a dubious secret: they use a clever partnership with the U.S. government to manipulate teenagers into buying records through subliminal messages embedded in their music. These messages shift weekly, cleverly encapsulated in phrases like “[Blank] is the new [blank]”, claiming that “Orange is the new pink!” or similar trendy sayings. The government’s true goal? To stimulate the economy with the “wads of cash” that teens make from their meager jobs like babysitting.
Full summary
The whole story of Josie and the Pussycats, scene by scene
Josie and the Pussycats Box Office & Budget
Josie and the Pussycats grossed $14.9 million worldwide on a $39 million budget, 38% of what it cost. $14.3 million came from the US and Canada and $595,000 (4%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$14.9M
38% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $14.3M
- International
- $595K
- Budget
- $39M
Josie and the Pussycats Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer, 1 clip and 1 featurette.
- Clip Josie & The Pussycats - 3 Small Words
- Featurette 20th Anniversary Reunion
How Well Do You Know Josie and the Pussycats?
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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Who is the high-powered record executive at MegaRecords?
Cars in Josie and the Pussycats
18 cars on screen, including the 1966 Chevrolet Chevy Van and the 1999 Ford Mustang.
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2001 Ford E-Series Minor role -
1986 Ford Mustang Minor role
Josie and the Pussycats Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Josie y las melódicas” and “Josie et les Pussycats”.
- Also known as
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- Josie y las melódicas
- Josie et les Pussycats
- Джози и кошечки
- Džozi i mačkice
- Джози и ее кошечки
- Josie e as Gatinhas
- Josie a její kočičky
- ג'וזי והפוסיקאטס
- Josie és a vadmacskák
- 푸시캣 클럽
- プッシーキャッツ
- Josie i kociaki
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- Джозі та Кішечки
- สามสาวร็อค คว้าไมค์ให้โลกแจ๋น
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Josie and the Pussycats FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Josie and the Pussycats, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Josie and the Pussycats?
Josie and the Pussycats runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Josie and the Pussycats released?
Josie and the Pussycats was released on April 11, 2001.
Who directed Josie and the Pussycats?
Josie and the Pussycats was directed by Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont.
More films by Deborah Kaplan Who is in the cast of Josie and the Pussycats?
Josie and the Pussycats stars Rachael Leigh Cook and Tara Reid.
How much did Josie and the Pussycats make at the box office?
Josie and the Pussycats grossed $14.9 million worldwide ($14.3 million domestic, $595,000 international) on a budget of $39 million.
How is Josie and the Pussycats rated?
Josie and the Pussycats has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 53% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.
Does Josie and the Pussycats have a post-credit scene?
No. Josie and the Pussycats has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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