Movies About Cats

From Yoshifumi Kondô, starring Yoko Honna, Issey Takahashi, Takashi Tachibana, Shigeru Muroi
Rated G

Whisper of the Heart is an anime film directed by Yoshifumi Kondô and released in 1995. The film follows the story of Shizuku Tsukishima, a 14-year-old schoolgirl who lives in Tokyo. Shizuku's life is transformed when she meets a mysterious antiques dealer, Seiji Amasawa, who has the same passion for reading and writing as Shizuku. As their relationship blossoms, Shizuku is inspired to pursue her dream of becoming a writer and sets out to create her own story. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about life, love, and following her own path. The film is a beautiful coming-of-age story that teaches the importance of chasing one's dreams and encourages viewers to find the courage to pursue their own ambitions.

From Hayao Miyazaki, starring Kirsten Dunst, Minami Takayama, Rei Sakuma, Kappei Yamaguchi
Rated G

Kiki’s Delivery Service is a classic 1989 animated film directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The film follows 13-year-old Kiki, who is a witch in training. On her 13th birthday, Kiki must leave home to find a new place to live and to start her witch training. With the help of her talking black cat Jiji, Kiki finds a small town and decides to stay and use her magical abilities to start a flying delivery service. Along the way, Kiki meets a variety of people and experiences both joys and sorrows, learning more about herself and the world around her. In the end, Kiki finds that she has the courage to achieve her dreams and move forward in life.

From Directors: Norman Ferguson, T. Hee, Wilfred Jackson, Jack Kinney, Hamilton Luske, Bill Roberts, Ben Sharpsteen, starring Dickie Jones, Christian Rub, Mel Blanc, Billy Bletcher
Rated G

Pinocchio is an animated classic from Disney's golden age. The film follows the story of a wooden puppet who longs to become a real boy. With the help of his friends, including the Blue Fairy, Jiminy Cricket and the wise-cracking Figaro, Pinocchio sets off on a journey to make his wish come true. Along the way, he must face a series of temptations, including Pleasure Island, the Land of Toys and the wicked Coachman. Along the way, Pinocchio learns the importance of being brave, honest, responsible and kind. In the end, he is transformed from a wooden puppet into a real boy, able to live the life he has always dreamed of.

From Directors: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske, Jack Kinney, starring Kathryn Beaumont, Ed Wynn, Richard Haydn, Sterling Holloway
Rated G

From Directors: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske, Jack Cutting, starring Barbara Luddy, Larry Roberts, Peggy Lee, Bill Thompson
Rated G

From Directors: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske, starring Ilene Woods, James MacDonald, Eleanor Audley, Verna Felton
Rated G

From Wolfgang Reitherman, starring Phil Harris, Eva Gabor, Sterling Holloway, Scatman Crothers
Rated G

From Hiroyuki Morita, starring Chizuru Ikewaki, Yoshihiko Hakamada, Aki Maeda, Takayuki Yamada
Rated G

From Directors: Antoine Delesvaux, Joann Sfar, starring Mathieu Amalric, Hafsia Herzi, François Damiens, Eric Elmosnino
Rated Not Rated

From Directors: Jean-Loup Felicioli, Alain Gagnol, starring Dominique Blanc, Bernadette Lafont, Bruno Salomone, Jean Benguigui
Rated PG

From Mark Dindal, starring Scott Bakula, Jasmine Guy, Natalie Cole, Ashley Peldon
Rated G

From Robert Stevenson, starring Hayley Mills, Dean Jones, Dorothy Provine, Roddy McDowall
Rated Approved

From Chris Miller, starring Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Bob Thornton
Rated PG

From Chris Renaud, starring Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart, Lake Bell
Rated PG

From Directors: Jeremy Degruson, Ben Stassen, Mimi Maynard, starring Cinda Adams, George Babbit, Brianne Brozey, Kathleen Gati
Rated Not Rated

From Ralph Bakshi, starring Skip Hinnant, Rosetta LeNoire, John McCurry, Judy Engles
Rated TV-MA

From Norman Tokar, starring Ken Berry, Sandy Duncan, Harry Morgan, Roddy McDowall
Rated G

From Raja Gosnell, starring Hank Azaria, Katy Perry, Jonathan Winters, Neil Patrick Harris
Rated PG

From Lawrence Guterman, starring Alec Baldwin, Tobey Maguire, Jeff Goldblum, Elizabeth Perkins
Rated PG

From Peter Hewitt, starring Breckin Meyer, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Stephen Tobolowsky, Bill Murray
Rated PG

From Directors: Tim Hill, Steven Rimdzius, starring Breckin Meyer, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Billy Connolly, Bill Murray
Rated PG

From Bob Spiers, starring Christina Ricci, Doug E. Doug, Dean Jones, George Dzundza
Rated PG

From Brad Peyton, starring Bette Midler, Chris O'Donnell, Jack McBrayer, James Marsden
Rated PG

From Bo Welch, starring Mike Myers, Spencer Breslin, Dakota Fanning, Alec Baldwin
Rated PG