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    The Cat in the Hat

    • 20032003
    • ALAL
    • 1h 22min
    IMDb RATING
    4.0/10
    59K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,385
    64
    • Cast & crew
    • User reviews
    • Trivia
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    Mike Myers and Sean Hayes in The Cat in the Hat (2003)
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    AdventureComedyFamily

    Two bored children have their lives turned upside down when a talking cat comes to visit them.Two bored children have their lives turned upside down when a talking cat comes to visit them.Two bored children have their lives turned upside down when a talking cat comes to visit them.

    IMDb RATING
    4.0/10
    59K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,385
    64
    • Director
      • Bo Welch
    • Writers
      • Dr. Seuss(book)
      • Alec Berg(screenplay)
      • David Mandel(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Mike Myers
      • Spencer Breslin
      • Dakota Fanning
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Bo Welch
    • Writers
      • Dr. Seuss(book)
      • Alec Berg(screenplay)
      • David Mandel(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Mike Myers
      • Spencer Breslin
      • Dakota Fanning
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 619User reviews
    • 105Critic reviews
    • 19Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 22 nominations

    Videos1

    Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat
    Trailer 1:27
    Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat

    Photos134

    Mike Myers, Spencer Breslin, Dakota Fanning, and Bugsy in The Cat in the Hat (2003)
    Mike Myers, Spencer Breslin, Dakota Fanning, and Bugsy in The Cat in the Hat (2003)
    Spencer Breslin and Dakota Fanning in The Cat in the Hat (2003)
    Sean Hayes in The Cat in the Hat (2003)
    Mike Myers, Spencer Breslin, and Dakota Fanning in The Cat in the Hat (2003)
    Mike Myers, Spencer Breslin, and Dakota Fanning in The Cat in the Hat (2003)
    Kelly Preston in The Cat in the Hat (2003)
    Alec Baldwin and Bugsy in The Cat in the Hat (2003)
    Mike Myers and Dakota Fanning in The Cat in the Hat (2003)
    Mike Myers, Spencer Breslin, and Dakota Fanning in The Cat in the Hat (2003)
    Spencer Breslin and Dakota Fanning in The Cat in the Hat (2003)
    Spencer Breslin and Dakota Fanning in The Cat in the Hat (2003)

    Top cast

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    Mike Myers
    Mike Myers
    • The Catas The Cat
    Spencer Breslin
    Spencer Breslin
    • Conradas Conrad
    Dakota Fanning
    Dakota Fanning
    • Sallyas Sally
    Alec Baldwin
    Alec Baldwin
    • Quinnas Quinn
    Kelly Preston
    Kelly Preston
    • Momas Mom
    Amy Hill
    Amy Hill
    • Mrs. Kwanas Mrs. Kwan
    Sean Hayes
    Sean Hayes
    • Mr. Humberfloobas Mr. Humberfloob…
    Danielle C. Ryan
    Danielle C. Ryan
    • Thing Oneas Thing One
    • (as Danielle Ryan Chuchran)
    Taylor Rice
    • Thing Oneas Thing One
    Brittany Oaks
    Brittany Oaks
    • Thing Twoas Thing Two
    Talia-Lynn Prairie
    • Thing Twoas Thing Two
    • (as Talia Prairie)
    Dan Castellaneta
    Dan Castellaneta
    • Thing Oneas Thing One
    • (voice)
    • …
    Victor Brandt
    • Narratoras Narrator
    • (voice)
    Daran Norris
    Daran Norris
    • Announceras Announcer
    Bugsy
    • Nevinsas Nevins
    Frank Welker
    Frank Welker
    • Nevinsas Nevins
    • (voice)
    Clint Howard
    Clint Howard
    • Kate the Catereras Kate the Caterer
    Paige Hurd
    Paige Hurd
    • Deniseas Denise
    • Director
      • Bo Welch
    • Writers
      • Dr. Seuss(book)
      • Alec Berg(screenplay)
      • David Mandel(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Conrad and Sally Walden (Spencer Breslin and Dakota Fanning) are home alone with their pet fish. It is raining outside, and there is nothing to do. Until The Cat in the Hat ('Mike Myers') walks in the front door. He introduces them to their imagination, and at first it's all fun and games, until things get out of hand, and The Cat must go, go, go, before their mother gets back, but their pompous neighbor has bigger plans for them. —Anonymous
    cattalking catdr seusspartyfancy party147 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Cats with hats only!
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Family
      • Fantasy
    • Certificate
      • AL
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to Mike Myers, less than a month before the film was released, the producers made plans for a sequel based on the book's sequel, The Cat in the Hat Comes Back. However, Audrey Geisel, Dr. Seuss's widow, was so appalled by this movie that she decided to reject any future live-action adaptations of her late husband's work. The sequel was eventually canceled.
    • Goofs
      When the lock is removed the dog's collar, Conrad is shown putting it into his left pocket. When locking the red box up again, the lock is being taken out of his right pocket.
    • Quotes

      The Cat: [showing his car] Here she is, the Super Luxurious Omnidirectional Whatchamajigger, or S-L-O-W for short.

      Sally: S-L-O-W?

      The Cat: Yeah, S.L.O.W. It's better than the last thing we had: Super Hydraulic Instantaneous Transporter.

      Conrad: Oh, you mean...

      The Cat: No! Quick! To the S.L.O.W.!

    • Crazy credits
      The Universal Pictures, DreamWorks and Imagine Entertainment logos are animated in Dr. Seuss's artwork. Furthermore, the Universal world morphs into the star ball, the Cat is fishing in the moon of the DreamWorks logo, and the Fish can be seen darting into the water in the Imagine logo.
    • Alternate versions
      In the TV version, there are some scenes that represent alternate takes of scenes present in the theatrical/video version. This includes but is not limited to the couch scene, a portion of the Kupkake-inator scene and several omitted pop culture references.
    • Connections
      Featured in Late Show with David Letterman: Dakota Fanning/Rocco DiSpirito/Wicked (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Fun, Fun, Fun
      Music by Marc Shaiman

      Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman

      Performed by Mike Myers

    User reviews619

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    DEFINITELY A FAVORITE
    Love this movie. Everyone who is in this movie did a great job!
    helpful•207
    13
    • taylormohling
    • Feb 20, 2021

    FAQ3

    • What made Larry decide for Conrad to go to military school?
    • How true is this to the orginal book & TV special?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 29, 2004 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Universal
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • De kat
    • Filming locations
      • Art District, Pomona, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Dreamworks Pictures
      • Imagine Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $109,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $101,149,285
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $38,329,160
      • Nov 23, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $133,960,541
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 22min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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