
Cats & Dogs
2001 · Movie · PG · 87 min · ★ 5.4 · 50% critics
A scientist’s new formula to end dog allergies sparks a secret war between cats and dogs, throwing the pet world into chaos. As rival animal spy teams clash with over-the-top gadgets and antics, a young dog is pulled into a mission that could change how humans choose their pets.
Also known as Cats and Dogs · Chats & Chiens
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Details
- Years
- 2001
- Release date
- 2001-06-23
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 87 min
- Critic score
- 50/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.4/10 (1,748 votes)
- Box office
- $200,700,000
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a light, silly family comedy with talking pets, spy gadgets, and lots of slapstick action, similar in spirit to G-Force; Not for you if you want realistic animals or a deeper story.
Pros: funny kid-friendly jokes; memorable animal characters; playful spy action | Cons: thin predictable story; uneven human scenes; cats-as-villains message
Themes
- martial arts
- hero
- fight
- cat
- spy
- secret organization
- villain
- governance
- puppy
- talking dog
- allergy
- dog
- +4 more
Awards & recognition
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award · 2001
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award · 2001 · nominated
Cast & crew

Jeff Goldblum
as Professor Brody

Elizabeth Perkins
as Mrs. Brody

Alexander Pollock
as Scotty Brody

Miriam Margolyes
as Sophie the Castle Maid

Tobey Maguire
as Lou the Beagle (voice)

Alec Baldwin
as Butch (voice)

Sean Hayes
as Mr. Tinkles (voice)

Susan Sarandon
as Ivy (voice)

Joe Pantoliano
as Peek (voice)

Michael Clarke Duncan
as Sam (voice)
Directed by Lawrence Guterman