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The Cat in the Hat

2003 · Movie · PG · 82 min · ★ 5.3 · 15% critics

FamilyComedyAdventureFantasy

On a rainy day, two siblings and their pet fish are visited unannounced by a mischievous Cat in the Hat while their mother is away. What starts as playful fun quickly spirals into chaos, forcing the siblings to find a way to get rid of the troublemaker.

Based on The Cat in the Hat

Also known as Le Chat dans le Chapeau · Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat

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Details
Years
2003
Release date
2003-11-21
Language
English
Rated
PG
Runtime
82 min
Critic score
15/100
TMDB rating
5.3/10 (1,788 votes)
About

You’ll probably enjoy this if you like loud, zany comedy with big Seuss-like energy and whimsical mayhem; Not for you if you want a faithful, kid-clean adaptation, or if you dislike crude adult jokes like in Son of the Mask.

Pros: colorful, chaotic fun; catchy silly rhymes; some heartwarming moments | Cons: too many adult jokes; offensive/violent humor; missing book spirit

Themes

  • sibling relationship
  • based on novel or book
  • chaos
  • cat
  • boredom
  • surrealism
  • stepfather
  • slapstick comedy
  • house party
  • police impersonator
  • based on children's book
  • goldfish
  • +9 more

Awards & recognition

  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Picture · 2003 · nominated
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Screen Couple/Ensemble · 2003 · nominated
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Screenplay · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Bo Welch