Kit for Cat (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.8

Released in 1948, Kit for Cat is a comedy and animation film directed by Friz Freleng, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Elmer Fudd takes in Sylvester Cat and an orange kitten during a cold winter night. He'd like to adopt them both but can only keep one. He decides to go to bed and make up his mind in the morning. Sylvester and the kitten both want to be the one who is adopted. So, each tries to "frame" the other for misdeeds in hopes of swaying Elmer's decision in their favor. The noise escalates to the point that all three- Sylvester, the kitten, and Elmer too- are evicted and must scrounge for food in trash cans.
Who’s in it. Kit for Cat stars Mel Blanc as Sylvester / Kitten / Melvin / Landlord (voice), Bea Benaderet as Beatrice (voice) (uncredited) and Arthur Q. Bryan as Elmer Fudd (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Kit for Cat 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 Kit for Cat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kit for Cat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kit for Cat (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kit for Cat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kit for Cat worth watching?
- Kit for Cat holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kit for Cat?
- Kit for Cat stars Mel Blanc, Bea Benaderet and Arthur Q. Bryan.
- When was Kit for Cat released?
- Kit for Cat was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.
