What's Michael? (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film

Released in 1985, What's Michael? is a comedy and animation film directed by Makoto Nagao, running about 55 minutes.
What it’s about. Michael is a cat - with a difference. He lives with a cartoonist and his wife and does his best to keep his cool amid the trials of everyday life in suburbia, like fussing human girls, the local tough cat Nyazilla - just like big grey lizard, a foe too fearsome to take risks with - and the females of his own species.
Who’s in it. What's Michael? stars Hiroshi Ohtake as Michael (voice), Ichiro Nagai as Narrator, Hideyuki Umezu as Mr. Ōbayashi (voice) and Eiko Yamada as Mrs. Ōbayashi (voice), among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What's Michael? page.
If you liked it. Fans of What's Michael? tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch What's Michael? (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for What's Michael? change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in What's Michael??
- What's Michael? stars Hiroshi Ohtake, Ichiro Nagai, Hideyuki Umezu, Eiko Yamada and Shozo Iizuka.
- When was What's Michael? released?
- What's Michael? was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.