Catnapped (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.4

Released in 1995, Catnapped is a fantasy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Takashi Nakamura, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. The story involves a boy and his younger sister whose dog Papadoll is missing. They find out that he has been abducted by anthropomorphic cats to be brought to a world called Banapal Witt, which is built on top of a giant sleeping cat. There the sun turns poor Papadoll into a bizarre giant monster. He becomes the weapon and beloved pet of a spoiled Princess who turns everything she touches into balloons. She plans to use Papadoll and a giant inflatable mouse to control the sleeping cat and thus Banapal Witt itself.
Who’s in it. Catnapped stars Fumihiko Tachiki as Papadoll (voice), Noriko Hidaka as Princess Buburina (voice), Ichiro Nagai as Henogee (voice) and Joji Yanami as Hoi-Hoi (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Catnapped has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Catnapped page.
If you liked it. Fans of Catnapped tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Catnapped (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Catnapped change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Catnapped worth watching?
- Catnapped holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Catnapped?
- Catnapped stars Fumihiko Tachiki, Noriko Hidaka, Ichiro Nagai, Joji Yanami and Masato Yamanouchi.
- When was Catnapped released?
- Catnapped was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.