She and Her Cat (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1999, She and Her Cat is an animation film directed by Makoto Shinkai, running about 5 minutes. “Their standing points” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. She and Her Cat details the life of a cat, entirely from the cat's perspective, as it passes time with its owner, a young woman.
Who’s in it. She and Her Cat stars Makoto Shinkai as Chobi / Narrator (voice) and Mika Shinohara as Girl (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, She and Her Cat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch She and Her Cat page.
If you liked it. Fans of She and Her 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 She and Her Cat (1999)?
- In US, She and Her Cat is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is She and Her Cat worth watching?
- She and Her Cat holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in She and Her Cat?
- She and Her Cat stars Makoto Shinkai and Mika Shinohara.
- When was She and Her Cat released?
- She and Her Cat was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 5 minutes.