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The Cat in the Hat

  • 2003
  • PG
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
4.1/10
92K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,078
425
Mike Myers and Sean Hayes in The Cat in the Hat (2003)
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Dark ComedyRaunchy ComedySlapstickAdventureComedyFamilyFantasy

Two bored children have their lives turned upside down when a talking cat comes to visit them.Two bored children have their lives turned upside down when a talking cat comes to visit them.Two bored children have their lives turned upside down when a talking cat comes to visit them.

  • Director
    • Bo Welch
  • Writers
    • Dr. Seuss
    • Alec Berg
    • David Mandel
  • Stars
    • Mike Myers
    • Spencer Breslin
    • Dakota Fanning
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.1/10
    92K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,078
    425
    • Director
      • Bo Welch
    • Writers
      • Dr. Seuss
      • Alec Berg
      • David Mandel
    • Stars
      • Mike Myers
      • Spencer Breslin
      • Dakota Fanning
    • 715User reviews
    • 109Critic reviews
    • 19Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 22 nominations total

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    Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat
    Trailer 1:27
    Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat

    Photos274

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    Mike Myers
    Mike Myers
    • The Cat
    Spencer Breslin
    Spencer Breslin
    • Conrad
    Dakota Fanning
    Dakota Fanning
    • Sally
    Alec Baldwin
    Alec Baldwin
    • Quinn
    Kelly Preston
    Kelly Preston
    • Mom
    Amy Hill
    Amy Hill
    • Mrs. Kwan
    Sean Hayes
    Sean Hayes
    • Mr. Humberfloob…
    Danielle C. Ryan
    Danielle C. Ryan
    • Thing One
    • (as Danielle Ryan Chuchran)
    Taylor Rice
    • Thing One
    Brittany Oaks
    Brittany Oaks
    • Thing Two
    Talia-Lynn Prairie
    • Thing Two
    • (as Talia Prairie)
    Dan Castellaneta
    Dan Castellaneta
    • Thing One
    • (voice)
    • …
    Victor Brandt
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    Daran Norris
    Daran Norris
    • Announcer
    Bugsy
    • Nevins
    Frank Welker
    Frank Welker
    • Nevins
    • (voice)
    Clint Howard
    Clint Howard
    • Kate the Caterer
    Paige Hurd
    Paige Hurd
    • Denise
    • Director
      • Bo Welch
    • Writers
      • Dr. Seuss
      • Alec Berg
      • David Mandel
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews715

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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'The Cat in the Hat' has mixed to negative reviews. Mike Myers' Cat is criticized as unfunny and unsettling. Crude humor and inappropriate content for children are common complaints. The film deviates significantly from the original Dr. Seuss book. Visual style and set design receive some praise, though often overshadowed by negatives. Unnecessary characters and subplots are frequently faulted. A few reviewers appreciate the film's humor and absurdity.
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    Featured reviews

    zeager-17884

    i dont know what to say

    Its a very good thing for my community because i live in russia and my russian fellews really aprreciate the time and effort these people put into making this wonderful movie and i want to give this 10 stars because its so good and underrated people who think otherwise are rubbish as we say in russia cyka bylat.
    10joshclouser

    I LOVE IT

    HOLDS UP TO THE QUALITY OF THE BOOKS. ITS REALLY GOOD I RECCOMEND TO ADULTS BECAUSE THIS IS A VERY ADULT MOVIE.
    6Majikat76

    Bright, fun and mischievous!

    A great little feel good film for the family, with a little moral tale for the kids.
    10SaunaVakuutus

    A movie like no other!

    This is an unique masterpiece like no other! Peak cinema right here!
    6lukebohn

    Chaotic

    After years and years of hearing how bad this movie was, I finally wartched it last night. I now understand why the crass humor offended the widow of Dr. Suess, and I know why most hated it. But, I don't. The crass humor and many "wtf is happening" moments made this a very fun watch.

    The Bad: Like I said, this movie is not technically very good. The kids acting is not the best, and the story is slightly all over the place. Also, thing 1 and thing 2 are just downright creepy. I maybe laughed at 1 or 2 of their jokes, but they mainly just creeped me out.

    The Good: I really liked this type of humor. It was so chaotic and crass that I couldn't help but laugh a lot. Most the time the movie knows its being stupid and immature, which only helps its cause. Mike Meyers just plays himself but as a giant cat, and its so funny to me. I understand this is not a good at all adaptation of the book, but I don't care. It was funny, and I enjoyed my time.

    Conclusion: It was ruined when she bought it honey. Watch this intoxicated.

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to Mike Myers, less than a month before the film was released, the producers made plans for a sequel based on the book's sequel, The Cat in the Hat Comes Back. However, Audrey Geisel, Dr. Seuss's widow, was so appalled by this movie that she decided to reject any future live-action adaptations of her late husband's work. The sequel was eventually canceled.
    • Goofs
      When the lock is removed the dog's collar, Conrad is shown putting it into his left pocket. When locking the red box up again, the lock is being taken out of his right pocket.
    • Quotes

      Cat in the Hat: [English accent] I'll get you, and it'll look like a bloody accident.

    • Crazy credits
      The Universal Pictures, DreamWorks and Imagine Entertainment logos are animated in Dr. Seuss's artwork. Furthermore, the Universal world morphs into the star ball, the Cat is fishing in the moon of the DreamWorks logo, and the Fish can be seen darting into the water in the Imagine logo.
    • Alternate versions
      In the TV version, there are some scenes that represent alternate takes of scenes present in the theatrical/video version. This includes but is not limited to the couch scene, a portion of the Kupkake-inator scene and several omitted pop culture references.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: 21 Grams/The Singing Detective/Looney Tunes: Back in Action/Gothika/Tupac Resurrection (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Fun, Fun, Fun
      Music by Marc Shaiman

      Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman

      Performed by Mike Myers

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 21, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Universal
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El gato
    • Filming locations
      • Art District, Pomona, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • DreamWorks Pictures
      • Imagine Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $109,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $101,149,285
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $38,329,160
      • Nov 23, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $133,960,541
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 22m(82 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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