Cats & Dogs (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2001, Cats & Dogs is a comedy and family film directed by Lawrence Guterman, running about 87 minutes. “Things Are Gonna Get Hairy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a professor develops a vaccine that eliminates human allergies to dogs, he unwittingly upsets the fragile balance of power between cats and dogs and touches off an epic battle for pet supremacy. The fur flies as the feline faction, led by Mr. Tinkles, squares off against wide-eyed puppy Lou and his canine cohorts.
Who’s in it. Cats & Dogs stars Jeff Goldblum as Professor Brody, Elizabeth Perkins as Mrs. Brody, Alexander Pollock as Scotty Brody and Miriam Margolyes as Sophie the Castle Maid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Cats & Dogs has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $93.4M 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 & Dogs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cats & Dogs tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cats & Dogs (2001)?
- In US, Cats & Dogs 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 & Dogs worth watching?
- Cats & Dogs holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cats & Dogs?
- Cats & Dogs stars Jeff Goldblum, Elizabeth Perkins, Alexander Pollock, Miriam Margolyes and Tobey Maguire.
- When was Cats & Dogs released?
- Cats & Dogs was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.