When the Cat's Away (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1929, When the Cat's Away is an animation film directed by Walt Disney, running about 7 minutes. “Mickey and Minnie play when Tom Cat goes away!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While Tom Cat goes away hunting, Mickey, Minnie, and their mouse friends break into his house and perform music. They play various tunes on the piano while the other mice hit household objects in tune to the music.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, When the Cat's Away has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When the Cat's Away page.
If you liked it. Fans of When the Cat's Away tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When the Cat's Away (1929)?
- In US, When the Cat's Away is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is When the Cat's Away worth watching?
- When the Cat's Away holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was When the Cat's Away released?
- When the Cat's Away was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.