Cats Don't Dance(1997)
For a bunch of funny friends trying to break into show business... it's a jungle out there!
Cats Don't Dance Synopsis
An ambitious singing and dancing cat in 1939 Hollywood overcomes several obstacles to fulfill his dream of becoming a movie star.
Cats Don't Dance (1997) is a animation, comedy, family and music film directed by Mark Dindal, released on March 26, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Scott Bakula, Jasmine Guy, Natalie Cole and Ashley Peldon. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 207 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Dindal
- Writers:
- Mark Dindal, Kelvin Yasuda, Brian McEntee
- Producers:
- David Kirschner, Paul Gertz
- Composer:
- Steve Goldstein
- Production:
- Turner Feature Animation, David Kirschner Productions
- Budget:
- $32,000,000
- Revenue:
- $3,600,000
- Status:
- Released
Cats Don't Dance (1997) Trailer
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Cats Don't Dance Cast & Crew
Main cast
Scott Bakula
as Danny (voice)
Jasmine Guy
as Sawyer (voice)
Natalie Cole
as Sawyer (singing voice)
Ashley Peldon
as Darla Dimple (voice)
- Lindsay Ridgeway
Lindsay Ridgeway
as Darla Dimple (singing voice)
Frank Welker
as Farley Wink (voice)
Don Knotts
as T.W. Turtle (voice)
George Kennedy
as L.B. Mammoth (voice)
John Rhys-Davies
as Woolie Mammoth (voice)
Kathy Najimy
as Tillie Hippo (voice)
René Auberjonois
as Flanigan (voice)
Hal Holbrook
as Cranston (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Mark Dindal, written by Mark Dindal, Kelvin Yasuda and Brian McEntee, produced by David Kirschner and Paul Gertz.
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Cats Don't Dance Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 207 ratings.
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Cats Don't Dance – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cats Don't Dance online?
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Cats Don't Dance (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Cats Don't Dance?
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The main cast of Cats Don't Dance (1997) includes Scott Bakula, Jasmine Guy, Natalie Cole, Ashley Peldon and Lindsay Ridgeway. The film was directed by Mark Dindal. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cats Don't Dance released?
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Cats Don't Dance was released on March 26, 1997 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is Cats Don't Dance worth watching?
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Cats Don't Dance (1997) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 207 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, comedy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Cats Don't Dance?
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