That Darn Cat (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1997, That Darn Cat is a comedy and family film directed by Bob Spiers, running about 89 minutes. “This FBI agent is purring his life on the line. Fortunately, he's got nine.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While making his nightly rounds in the neighborhood, Patti's pet cat D.C. finds himself the carrier of a call for help from a kidnap victim. Patti enlists skeptical law enforcement help to find the victim before it's too late.
Who’s in it. That Darn Cat stars Christina Ricci as Patti, Doug E. Doug as Zeke, Dean Jones as Mr. Flint and Peter Boyle as Pa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, That Darn Cat has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch That Darn Cat page.
If you liked it. Fans of That Darn Cat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch That Darn Cat (1997)?
- In US, That Darn Cat is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is That Darn Cat worth watching?
- That Darn Cat holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in That Darn Cat?
- That Darn Cat stars Christina Ricci, Doug E. Doug, Dean Jones, Peter Boyle and Michael McKean.
- When was That Darn Cat released?
- That Darn Cat was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.