Where can I watch Banjo the Woodpile Cat (1979)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for Banjo the Woodpile Cat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is Banjo the Woodpile Cat worth watching?

Banjo the Woodpile Cat holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, family, animation and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Banjo the Woodpile Cat?

Banjo the Woodpile Cat stars Scatman Crothers, Beah Richards, Sparky Marcus, Jerry Harper and Ken Sansom.

When was Banjo the Woodpile Cat released?

Banjo the Woodpile Cat was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 26 minutes.

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Banjo the Woodpile Cat (1979): cast, story & where to watch

1979 · Film · ★ 6.3

Released in 1979, Banjo the Woodpile Cat is an adventure, family, animation and tv movie film directed by Don Bluth, running about 26 minutes.

What it’s about. Banjo is a curious and rebellious kitten who is always getting into trouble. When he decides to jump off a roof of a chicken coup to see if he can land on his feet, he is ordered to "fetch a switch". Thinking his parents wouldn't care if he gets hurt, he hitches a ride on a feed truck, all the way to Salt Lake City. After he finds the excitement of the city, he soon finds it cold and lonely and wishes to be home. With the help of stray cat Crazy Legs and a trio of singing cat girls, he finds the truck and returns home.

Who’s in it. Banjo the Woodpile Cat stars Scatman Crothers as Crazy Legs (voice), Beah Richards as Zazu (voice), Sparky Marcus as Banjo (voice) and Jerry Harper as Additional Voices (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Banjo the Woodpile Cat 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 Banjo the Woodpile Cat page.

If you liked it. Fans of Banjo the Woodpile Cat tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

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Where can I watch Banjo the Woodpile Cat (1979)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for Banjo the Woodpile Cat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Banjo the Woodpile Cat worth watching?: Banjo the Woodpile Cat holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, family, animation and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Banjo the Woodpile Cat?: Banjo the Woodpile Cat stars Scatman Crothers, Beah Richards, Sparky Marcus, Jerry Harper and Ken Sansom.
When was Banjo the Woodpile Cat released?: Banjo the Woodpile Cat was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 26 minutes.