Gay Purr-ee (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1962, Gay Purr-ee is a family, animation, romance and music film directed by Abe Levitow, running about 85 minutes. “Vive La Coolest Cat Who Ever Captured The Happy Heart Of Paris!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mewsette is a starry-eyed cat who grows weary of life on a French farm and heads for the excitement of 1890s Paris. Her tomcat suitor, Jaune-Tom, and his furry cohort, Robespierre, chase after Mewsette, but she's already fallen under the spell of a feline modeling-school racket run by Madame Rubens-Chatte and her slimy assistant, Meowrice.
Who’s in it. Gay Purr-ee stars Judy Garland as Mewsette (voice), Robert Goulet as Jaune Tom (voice), Red Buttons as Robespierre (voice) and Paul Frees as Meowrice (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Gay Purr-ee has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Gay Purr-ee page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gay Purr-ee tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gay Purr-ee (1962)?
- In US, Gay Purr-ee is available to 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 Gay Purr-ee worth watching?
- Gay Purr-ee holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family, animation, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gay Purr-ee?
- Gay Purr-ee stars Judy Garland, Robert Goulet, Red Buttons, Paul Frees and Hermione Gingold.
- When was Gay Purr-ee released?
- Gay Purr-ee was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.