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That Darn Cat

  • 1997
  • PG
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
4.7K
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That Darn Cat (1997)
A maid is kidnapped and scratches a message onto D.C. the cat's collar and when his owner Patti discovers this, she plays amateur detective with the help of D.C. to try to find the culprits.
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A maid is kidnapped and scratches a message onto D.C. the cat's collar and when his owner Patti discovers this, she plays amateur detective with the help of D.C. to try to find the culprits.A maid is kidnapped and scratches a message onto D.C. the cat's collar and when his owner Patti discovers this, she plays amateur detective with the help of D.C. to try to find the culprits.A maid is kidnapped and scratches a message onto D.C. the cat's collar and when his owner Patti discovers this, she plays amateur detective with the help of D.C. to try to find the culprits.

  • Director
    • Bob Spiers
  • Writers
    • Gordon Gordon
    • Mildred Gordon
    • Bill Walsh
  • Stars
    • Christina Ricci
    • Doug E. Doug
    • Dean Jones
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.6/10
    4.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bob Spiers
    • Writers
      • Gordon Gordon
      • Mildred Gordon
      • Bill Walsh
    • Stars
      • Christina Ricci
      • Doug E. Doug
      • Dean Jones
    • 35User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Official Trailer
    Trailer 0:31
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    Photos241

    Tom Wilson, Megan Cavanagh, and Brian Haley in That Darn Cat (1997)
    Christina Ricci and Elvis in That Darn Cat (1997)
    Christina Ricci, Paula Jones, and Hillary Tolle in That Darn Cat (1997)
    George Dzundza and Doug E. Doug in That Darn Cat (1997)
    Christina Ricci and Elvis in That Darn Cat (1997)
    Christina Ricci, Bess Armstrong, and Elvis in That Darn Cat (1997)
    Christina Ricci, Bess Armstrong, and Michael McKean in That Darn Cat (1997)
    Christina Ricci in That Darn Cat (1997)
    John Ratzenberger and Mark Christopher Lawrence in That Darn Cat (1997)
    Christina Ricci, Doug E. Doug, and Elvis in That Darn Cat (1997)
    Dyan Cannon and Dean Jones in That Darn Cat (1997)
    Peter Boyle and Rebecca Schull in That Darn Cat (1997)

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    Christina Ricci
    Christina Ricci
    • Patti
    Doug E. Doug
    Doug E. Doug
    • Agent Zeke Kelso
    Dean Jones
    Dean Jones
    • Mr. Flint
    George Dzundza
    George Dzundza
    • Boetticher
    Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle
    • Pa
    Michael McKean
    Michael McKean
    • Peter Randall
    Bess Armstrong
    Bess Armstrong
    • Judy Randall
    Dyan Cannon
    Dyan Cannon
    • Mrs. Flint
    John Ratzenberger
    John Ratzenberger
    • Dusty
    Megan Cavanagh
    Megan Cavanagh
    • Lu
    Estelle Parsons
    Estelle Parsons
    • Old Lady McCracken
    Rebecca Schull
    Rebecca Schull
    • Ma
    Tom Wilson
    Tom Wilson
    • Melvin
    Brian Haley
    Brian Haley
    • Marvin
    Mark Christopher Lawrence
    Mark Christopher Lawrence
    • Rollo
    Elvis
    Elvis
    • D.C.
    Rebecca Koon
    Rebecca Koon
    • Lizzie
    Ned Bellamy
    Ned Bellamy
    • Agent #1
    • Director
      • Bob Spiers
    • Writers
      • Gordon Gordon(1965 screenplay)
      • Mildred Gordon(1965 screenplay)
      • Bill Walsh(1965 screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This film was Christina Ricci's only appearance in any Disney cinematic production. The original 1960s film was the final appearance in Disney films for actress Hayley Mills.
    • Goofs
      In the aerial shot which shows the convertible driving across the bridge, police cars can be seen holding up "real" traffic from crossing the bridge on the other side of the highway.
    • Quotes

      Mrs. Flynt: I'm so upset, I'd cry, but my tear ducts haven't worked since my last eye job.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Absolute Power/That Darn Cat/Fools Rush In/Johns (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      Bela Horizonte
      Written by Dennis Farnon

      Courtesy of KPM

      By Arrangement with Associated Production Music

    User reviews35

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    Featured review
    5/10
    An unnecessary remake that went a bit too far off the rails...
    Well, first of all this 1997 re-imagination of the 1965 classic "That Darn Cat" movie is certainly something that will appeal to a younger audience today, for sure.

    But that being said, then as a person that have watched and loved the 1965 version, then I have to say that this 1997 version from director Bob Spiers just feels rather unnecessary, especially since the 1965 version is one that actually still can be watched even now in 2021.

    This is a family movie, and it does have that traditional Disney feel to it, which is good. And there are lots of nice things about this 1997 version, and it is not a bad movie, quite far from it actually. But the movie just doesn't match the original and why it was re-made, I don't know. And the storyline sort of went a bit too far in terms of mayhem and random destruction of property.

    The 1997 version of "That Darn Cat" does have a nice cast ensemble, with the likes of Christina Ricci, Doug E. Doug, George Dzundza, Peter Boyle, Michael McKean, John Ratzenberger, Thomas F. Wilsom and Rebecca Schull. But most interesting and impressive is the fact that Dean Jones actually showed up in this movie, which was quite a nice touch actually.

    The cat, Elvis, in the movie is cute, that much is certain. And he does add a lot of charm to the movie.

    While this 1997 movie is watchable, it just wasn't a remake that was necessary. My rating of "That Darn Cat" lands on a five out of ten stars.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 14, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • French
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Katten också
    • Filming locations
      • Augusta, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Pictures
      • Robert Simonds Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $18,301,610
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,424,617
      • Feb 17, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $18,301,610
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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