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Release Year1971
Runtime0h 24m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationG
GenresTV Movie, Animation, Family
Votes55
DirectorHawley Pratt
WritersDr. Seuss
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsThe Cat in the Hat
About The Cat in the Hat
In a marvelously animated version of one of the most beloved of all Dr. Seuss tales, two youngsters find themselves at home with nothing to do on a rainy afternoon. But when the magical, mischievous Cat in the Hat arrives on the scene, they're all cat-apulted into a day of rousing, romping, outlandish antics they - and you - will never forget!
Directed by Hawley Pratt, The Cat in the Hat leans on a strong ensemble — Allan Sherman, Daws Butler, Pamelyn Ferdin — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about tv movie titles of 1971.
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