Professor Tom (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1948, Professor Tom is a comedy and animation film directed by Joseph Barbera, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. Tom, complete with mortarboard, is teaching a kitten the basics: "cats chase mice." But Jerry keeps subverting this lesson at every opportunity, adding his own phrases, like "cats and mice are chums." Eventually, Jerry gets Tom locked out of the house; he runs back in and gets slingshotted into the mailbox.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Professor Tom 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 Professor Tom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Professor Tom tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Professor Tom (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Professor Tom change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Professor Tom worth watching?
- Professor Tom holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.