Cats(1998)
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Cats Synopsis
"Jellicle" cats join for a Jellicle ball where they rejoice with their leader, Old Deuteronomy. One cat will be chosen to go to the "Heavyside Layer" and be reborn.
Cats (1998) is a fantasy, drama and comedy film directed by David Mallet, released on October 5, 1998 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Elaine Paige, John Mills, Ken Page and Rosemarie Ford. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 186 ratings.
- Director:
- David Mallet
- Writers:
- T. S. Eliot, Trevor Nunn, Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Producers:
- Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Cinematographer:
- Nicholas D. Knowland
- Composer:
- Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Production:
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, KQED
- Status:
- Released
Cats (1998) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Cats before you stream it.
Cats Cast & Crew
Main cast
Elaine Paige
as Grizabella
John Mills
as Gus the Theatre Cat
Ken Page
as Old Deuteronomy
Rosemarie Ford
as Bombalurina
Michael Gruber
as Munkustrap
John Partridge
as Rum Tum Tugger
- Aeva May
Aeva May
as Demeter
Geoffrey Garratt
as Skimbleshanks
- James Barron
James Barron
as Bustopher Jones
Jo Gibb
as Rumpleteazer
Drew Varley
as Mungojerrie
Susie McKenna
as Jennyanydots
Key crew
Directed by David Mallet, written by T. S. Eliot, Trevor Nunn and Andrew Lloyd Webber, produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
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Cats Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 186 ratings.
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Cats – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cats online?
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Cats (1998) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Cats?
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The main cast of Cats (1998) includes Elaine Paige, John Mills, Ken Page, Rosemarie Ford and Michael Gruber. The film was directed by David Mallet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cats released?
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Cats was released on October 5, 1998 and runs for 2h.
Is Cats worth watching?
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Cats (1998) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 186 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Cats?
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Yes. The official Cats trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.