Josie and the Pussycats (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.5

Released in 2001, Josie and the Pussycats is a comedy and music film directed by Marc Webb, running about 98 minutes. “They were three small time girls, with big time dreams. Now, fate is giving the Pussycats, the chance of a lifetime.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Josie, Melody and Val are three small-town girl musicians determined to take their rock band out of their garage and straight to the top, while remaining true to their look, style and sound. They get a record deal which brings fame and fortune but soon realize they are pawns of two people who want to control the youth of America. They must clear their names, even if it means losing fame and fortune.
Who’s in it. Josie and the Pussycats stars Rachael Leigh Cook as Josie McCoy, Rosario Dawson as Valerie Brown, Tara Reid as Melody Valentine and Alan Cumming as Wyatt Frame, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Josie and the Pussycats has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Josie and the Pussycats page.
If you liked it. Fans of Josie and the Pussycats tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Josie and the Pussycats (2001)?
- In US, Josie and the Pussycats is available to 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 Josie and the Pussycats worth watching?
- Josie and the Pussycats holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Josie and the Pussycats?
- Josie and the Pussycats stars Rachael Leigh Cook, Rosario Dawson, Tara Reid, Alan Cumming and Parker Posey.
- When was Josie and the Pussycats released?
- Josie and the Pussycats was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.
