Kiddin' the Kitten (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1952, Kiddin' the Kitten is an animation film directed by Robert McKimson, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. A lazy and fat cat, named Dodsworth is ordered by his mistress to catch mice that have invaded her home and terrorizing her. Dodsworth doesn't want to condescend to personal physical effort to catch the mice; so, he dons a professor's hat and dupes a kitten into doing the job for him, on the pretext that he's a teacher who is giving the kitten a valuable learning experience.
Who’s in it. Kiddin' the Kitten stars Bea Benaderet as Dodsworth's Mistress (voice) (uncredited), Mel Blanc as Dodsworth Meowing / Kitten / Mice (voice) (uncredited) and Sheldon Leonard as Dodsworth (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Kiddin' the Kitten has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kiddin' the Kitten page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kiddin' the Kitten tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kiddin' the Kitten (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kiddin' the Kitten change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kiddin' the Kitten worth watching?
- Kiddin' the Kitten holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kiddin' the Kitten?
- Kiddin' the Kitten stars Bea Benaderet, Mel Blanc and Sheldon Leonard.
- When was Kiddin' the Kitten released?
- Kiddin' the Kitten was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.