The Hep Cat (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1942, The Hep Cat is a comedy, family and animation film directed by Robert Clampett, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. A cat-about-town fancies himself such an irresitible "hunk" he momentarily resembles Victor Mature. His wooing of a cute kitten gets derailed by a prankster dog using a cat hand puppet to trap him.
Who’s in it. The Hep Cat stars Mel Blanc as The Hep Cat / Rosebud and Bea Benaderet as Bird.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Hep 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 The Hep Cat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hep Cat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hep Cat (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hep Cat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Hep Cat worth watching?
- The Hep Cat holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hep Cat?
- The Hep Cat stars Mel Blanc and Bea Benaderet.
- When was The Hep Cat released?
- The Hep Cat was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.