The Cat Returns (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2002, The Cat Returns is a fantasy, drama, adventure and family film directed by Hiroyuki Morita, running about 75 minutes. “It's not so bad being a cat, now is it?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young Haru rescues a cat from being run over, but soon learns it's no ordinary feline; it happens to be the Prince of the Cats.
Who’s in it. The Cat Returns stars Chizuru Ikewaki as Haru Yoshioka (voice), Yoshihiko Hakamada as Baron (voice), Aki Maeda as Yuki (voice) and Takayuki Yamada as Lune (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Cat Returns has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $54M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max 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 The Cat Returns page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cat Returns tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cat Returns (2002)?
- In US, The Cat Returns is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, 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 The Cat Returns worth watching?
- The Cat Returns holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Cat Returns?
- The Cat Returns stars Chizuru Ikewaki, Yoshihiko Hakamada, Aki Maeda, Takayuki Yamada and Hitomi Sato.
- When was The Cat Returns released?
- The Cat Returns was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.