Garfield (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 2004, Garfield is a comedy, family and animation film directed by Peter Hewitt, running about 80 minutes. “Get ready for frisky business.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Garfield, the fat, lazy, lasagna lover, has everything a cat could want. But when Jon, in an effort to impress the Liz - the vet and an old high-school crush - adopts a dog named Odie and brings him home, Garfield gets the one thing he doesn't want. Competition.

Who’s in it. Garfield stars Bill Murray as Garfield (voice), Breckin Meyer as Jon, Jennifer Love Hewitt as Liz and Stephen Tobolowsky as Happy Chapman, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Garfield has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $200.8M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Garfield page.

If you liked it. Fans of Garfield tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Garfield (2004)?
In US, Garfield is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Garfield worth watching?
Garfield holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Garfield?
Garfield stars Bill Murray, Breckin Meyer, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Stephen Tobolowsky and Evan Arnold.
When was Garfield released?
Garfield was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.