Cats Don't Dance (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1997, Cats Don't Dance is a comedy, family, animation and music film directed by Mark Dindal, running about 74 minutes. “For a bunch of funny friends trying to break into show business... it's a jungle out there!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ambitious singing and dancing cat goes to Hollywood and overcomes several obstacles to fulfill his dream of becoming a movie star.
Who’s in it. Cats Don't Dance stars Scott Bakula as Danny (voice), Jasmine Guy as Sawyer (voice), Natalie Cole as Sawyer (singing voice) and Ashley Peldon as Darla Dimple (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Cats Don't Dance has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.6M at the box office.
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 Cats Don't Dance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cats Don't Dance tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cats Don't Dance (1997)?
- In US, Cats Don't Dance 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 Cats Don't Dance worth watching?
- Cats Don't Dance holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family, animation and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cats Don't Dance?
- Cats Don't Dance stars Scott Bakula, Jasmine Guy, Natalie Cole, Ashley Peldon and Lindsay Ridgeway.
- When was Cats Don't Dance released?
- Cats Don't Dance was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.