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The Cats of Mirikitani (2007): Ratings & Box Office

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The Cats of Mirikitani is a 2007 documentary directed by Linda Hattendorf. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes and earned $48,483 worldwide. Critics gave it 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.2/10.

IMDb rating
8.2/10
worldwide gross
$48.5K
Metascore
73
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The Cats of Mirikitani (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 14m (74 min)
Director
Linda Hattendorf
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Cats of Mirikitani About?

The premise of The Cats of Mirikitani without spoilers.

This poignant documentary introduces Jimmy Mirikitani, an elderly artist living on the streets of Manhattan. He makes a living by selling his charming cat paintings and, while doing so, recounts memories of his experiences in a WWII American internment camp. The film explores the surprising connections between his past and the atmosphere of New York City following the events of 9/11, offering a moving portrait of resilience and hope.

The Cats of Mirikitani Themes & Keywords

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  • cat
  • internment camp
  • artist
  • manhattan new york city
  • world trade center manhattan new york city
  • new york city
  • homelessness
  • hiroshima japan
  • september 11 2001
  • japanese american
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Crew

The Director of The Cats of Mirikitani

Directed by Linda Hattendorf.

Ratings

The Cats of Mirikitani Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Cats of Mirikitani 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.2/10.

Box office

The Cats of Mirikitani Box Office

The Cats of Mirikitani grossed $48,483 worldwide. $38,925 came from the US and Canada and $9,558 (20%) from the rest of the world.

2007 box office

Worldwide gross

$48.5K

US & Canada
$38.9K
International
$9.6K
US & Canada 80% Rest of the world 20%
Videos

The Cats of Mirikitani Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Cats of Mirikitani.

Independent Lens | THE CATS OF MIRIKITANI | PBS
Details

The Cats of Mirikitani Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Mirikitanis Katzen” and “三力谷的猫”.

Also known as
  • Mirikitanis Katzen
  • 三力谷的猫

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FAQ

The Cats of Mirikitani FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Cats of Mirikitani, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Cats of Mirikitani?

The Cats of Mirikitani runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).

When was The Cats of Mirikitani released?

The Cats of Mirikitani was released on March 2, 2007.

Who directed The Cats of Mirikitani?

The Cats of Mirikitani was directed by Linda Hattendorf.

How much did The Cats of Mirikitani make at the box office?

The Cats of Mirikitani grossed $48,483 worldwide ($38,925 domestic, $9,558 international).

How is The Cats of Mirikitani rated?

The Cats of Mirikitani has 8.2/10 on IMDb and 73 on Metacritic.

Does The Cats of Mirikitani have a post-credit scene?

No. The Cats of Mirikitani has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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