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That Darn Cat (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

That Darn Cat (1997) movie poster

That Darn Cat is a 1997 action comedy directed by Bob Spiers, starring John Ratzenberger, Peter Boyle and Michael McKean. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $18.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

IMDb rating
6.1/10
worldwide gross
$18.3M
Metascore
36
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That Darn Cat (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Bob Spiers
Genres
Action , Mystery , Comedy , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is That Darn Cat About?

The premise of That Darn Cat without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Returning home to her unusual family, Erica finds herself caught in a whirlwind of confusion when her playful cat, Sherman, causes a series of mishaps. A misplaced pregnancy test further complicates matters, leading to rumors and misunderstandings. As the family struggles to navigate the escalating chaos and Sherman's antics, they must confront the truth behind the escalating situation and restore order.

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Cast & crew

That Darn Cat Cast

John Ratzenberger leads the cast, with Peter Boyle and Michael McKean. Directed by Bob Spiers; 10 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

That Darn Cat Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave That Darn Cat 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

Plot

That Darn Cat Plot Summary

What happens in That Darn Cat from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Meet Darn Cat (DC), a playful Siamese tomcat who rules the roost in the Randall household, which is home to sisters Ingrid and Patricia. By night, DC embarks on whimsical escapades around town, amusing himself by teasing local dogs, snagging snacks, and leaving his mark on unsuspecting vehicles.

One fateful evening, driven by his curiosity, DC follows the notorious bank robber Iggy into an apartment where Iggy and his accomplice Dan have taken hostage Margaret Miller, a bank employee. Seizing a moment of chance, Miss Miller cleverly switches DC’s collar with her watch, desperately inscribing letters to spell “HELP” amidst a flurry of worry.

Full summary

The whole story of That Darn Cat, scene by scene

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Box office

That Darn Cat Box Office

That Darn Cat grossed $18.3 million worldwide.

1997 box office

Worldwide gross

$18.3M

US & Canada
$18.3M
Videos

That Darn Cat Trailers & Videos

The trailer of That Darn Cat.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know That Darn Cat?

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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What type of cat is Darn Cat (DC)?

Cars

Cars in That Darn Cat

52 cars on screen, including the 1981 Chevrolet Caprice Estate and the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria.

All 52 cars
  • 1981 Chevrolet Caprice Estate in That Darn Cat 1981 Chevrolet Caprice Estate Important role
  • 1992 Ford Crown Victoria in That Darn Cat 1992 Ford Crown Victoria Important role
  • 1974 Ford F-Series in That Darn Cat 1974 Ford F-Series Important role
  • Jeep CJ-7 in That Darn Cat Jeep CJ-7 Important role
Details

That Darn Cat Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “Un gato del FBI” and “Ο Κατάσκοπος με τις Βελούδινες Πατούσες”.

Also known as
  • Un gato del FBI
  • Ο Κατάσκοπος με τις Βελούδινες Πατούσες
  • Aquele Gato Danado
  • הבלש בעל רגלי הפרווה
  • Dieser verflixte Kater
  • Operazione gatto
  • Le Nouvel Espion aux pattes de velours
  • Fránya macska
  • Эта дикая кошка
  • Sprytne kocisko
  • החתול הארור!
  • 誘拐騒動 ニャンタッチャブル
+4 more
  • O Diabólico Agente D.C.
  • 명탐정 디씨
  • Un gato del F.B.I.
  • 酷猫妙探

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FAQ

That Darn Cat FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of That Darn Cat, each answered in a sentence.

How long is That Darn Cat?

That Darn Cat runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was That Darn Cat released?

That Darn Cat was released on February 14, 1997.

Who directed That Darn Cat?

That Darn Cat was directed by Bob Spiers.

More films by Bob Spiers

Who is in the cast of That Darn Cat?

That Darn Cat stars John Ratzenberger, Peter Boyle and Michael McKean, among 10 credited actors.

How much did That Darn Cat make at the box office?

That Darn Cat grossed $18.3 million worldwide.

How is That Darn Cat rated?

That Darn Cat has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 36 on Metacritic and 50% on TMDB.

Does That Darn Cat have a post-credit scene?

No. That Darn Cat has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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