When the Cat's Away (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1996, When the Cat's Away is a comedy film directed by Cédric Klapisch, running about 91 minutes. “No man. No job. No cat.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Chloe, a young Parisian, decides to take a long-overdue vacation, she has to find someone to look after Gris-Gris, her beloved cat. Everyone, including her gay male roommate, refuses to help her, but she finally makes an arrangement with the elderly Madame Renée, who often watches over other peoples' cats and dogs. However, when Chloe comes back, Madame Renée tells her that unfortunately the cat has been lost, and the unlucky owner goes on a search for her dear animal friend. While looking for the cat, she meets many colorful characters who populate the neighborhood.
Who’s in it. When the Cat's Away stars Garance Clavel as Chloé, Zinedine Soualem as Djamel, Renée Le Calm as Madame Renée and Olivier Py as Michel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, When the Cat's Away 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 When the Cat's Away page.
If you liked it. Fans of When the Cat's Away tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When the Cat's Away (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When the Cat's Away change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is When the Cat's Away worth watching?
- When the Cat's Away holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When the Cat's Away?
- When the Cat's Away stars Garance Clavel, Zinedine Soualem, Renée Le Calm, Olivier Py and Simon Abkarian.
- When was When the Cat's Away released?
- When the Cat's Away was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.