That Darn Cat.

Name: That Darn Cat
Genre: Family, Comedy, Mystery
Released: 1997-02-14
Duration: 89 min
Cast: Christina Ricci, Doug E. Doug, Dean Jones, George Dzundza, Peter Boyle

The best witness keeps wandering off.

A teenager finds a kidnapping clue attached to her cat's collar and joins an inexperienced FBI agent in following the cat's unpredictable nighttime route.

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Why it’s a little special

Christina Ricci's dry delivery plays against the bumbling investigation, giving this remake its own small-town comic rhythm.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

Kidnapping, captives in danger, threats and weapons, chases, comic violence, rude behavior, and some suggestive humor.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Bob Spiers
Starring: Christina Ricci, Doug E. Doug, Dean Jones, George Dzundza, Peter Boyle, Michael McKean, Bess Armstrong, Dyan Cannon, John Ratzenberger, Megan Cavanagh, Estelle Parsons, Rebecca Schull
Written by: Gordon Gordon, Bill Walsh, Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski
Produced by: Andrew Gottlieb, Robert Simonds
Release date: February 14, 1997
Runtime: 89 minutes
Genre: Family, Comedy, Mystery
Studio: Walt Disney Studios
Language: English