A Street Cat Named Sylvester (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1953, A Street Cat Named Sylvester is an animation film directed by Friz Freleng, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. The title of this cartoon is a misnomer, because it is in fact Tweety Bird who is the homeless one here, and Sylvester is Granny's pet. Tweety seeks shelter from a blizzard and taps on Granny's house door. Sylvester answers and grabs the canary. He tries to hide Tweety from Granny while evading the attacks of Hector, Granny's bed-ridden bulldog, who wants revenge on Sylvester for his broken leg. Tweety keeps escaping Sylvester's clutches, with Hector's help.
Who’s in it. A Street Cat Named Sylvester stars Mel Blanc as Sylvester / Tweety / Hector Bulldog (voice) and Bea Benaderet as Granny (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, A Street Cat Named Sylvester 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 A Street Cat Named Sylvester page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Street Cat Named Sylvester tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Street Cat Named Sylvester (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Street Cat Named Sylvester change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Street Cat Named Sylvester worth watching?
- A Street Cat Named Sylvester holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Street Cat Named Sylvester?
- A Street Cat Named Sylvester stars Mel Blanc and Bea Benaderet.
- When was A Street Cat Named Sylvester released?
- A Street Cat Named Sylvester was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.