The Cat in the Hat (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2003, The Cat in the Hat is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Bo Welch, running about 81 minutes. “Don't mess with the hat.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During a rainy day, and while their mother is out, Conrad and Sally, and their pet fish, are visited by the mischievous Cat in the Hat. Fun soon turns to mayhem, and the siblings must figure out how to rid themselves of the maniacal Cat.
Who’s in it. The Cat in the Hat stars Mike Myers as The Cat, Dakota Fanning as Sally Walden, Spencer Breslin as Conrad Walden and Kelly Preston as Joan Walden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Cat in the Hat has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $133.8M at the box office.
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 The Cat in the Hat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cat in the Hat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cat in the Hat (2003)?
- In US, The Cat in the Hat 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 The Cat in the Hat worth watching?
- The Cat in the Hat holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cat in the Hat?
- The Cat in the Hat stars Mike Myers, Dakota Fanning, Spencer Breslin, Kelly Preston and Alec Baldwin.
- When was The Cat in the Hat released?
- The Cat in the Hat was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.