The Green Cat (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1983, The Green Cat is an animation and science fiction film directed by Osamu Tezuka, running about 24 minutes.
What it’s about. Some time ago, Shunsaku Ban witnessed his friend’s murder during a random robbery attempt, and decided to become a guardian for the man’s infant son, Yuno. The child instantly bonded with a mysterious green cat that was carried by the gang, but Shunsaku was convinced that there’s something nefarious about the feline. Now, in the present, his long lost child surfaces in the news as a rich and powerful man who’s having the best luck at the casinos - and somehow, the green cat is still alive and at his side. Determined to save Yuno from the clutches of this evil creature, Shunsaku begins to investigate the truth of what’s really going on...
Who’s in it. The Green Cat stars Masako Nozawa as Green (voice), Kôsei Tomita as Shunsaku Ben (voice), Runa Akiyama as Young Sanbo Yuno (voice) and Kaneto Shiozawa as Sango Yuno (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Green Cat has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Green Cat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Green Cat tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Green Cat (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Green Cat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Green Cat worth watching?
- The Green Cat holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Green Cat?
- The Green Cat stars Masako Nozawa, Kôsei Tomita, Runa Akiyama, Kaneto Shiozawa and Junpei Takiguchi.
- When was The Green Cat released?
- The Green Cat was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 24 minutes.