10 films and cartoons in which cats are just very cute

1. Street cat named Bob

A Street Cat Named Bob

• Great Britain, 2016.
• Drama, family, biography.
• Duration: 103 minutes.
• IMDb: 7.3.

James Bowen is a homeless musician suffering from drug addiction. He had already given up on his life when a ginger cat appeared on the threshold of his shelter. Friendship with an animal helped James get rid of destructive behavior and bring himself back to life.

"A Street Cat Named Bob" is based on the autobiography of the same name by James Bowen. He named his cat after a character in the series "Twin Peaks». The director of the film is Roger Spottiswoode, who worked on such projects as “Turner and Hooch” and “Tomorrow Never Dies.”

2. City of cats

Kedi

• Türkiye, USA, 2016.
• Documentary.
• Duration: 79 minutes.
• IMDb: 7.6.

Millions of people live in Istanbul. However, there are other full-fledged citizens here - these are thousands of cats that fill the streets and mix with the local color. They nest nicely on store shelves, in cafes, at bus stops - you can find them anywhere.

Documentary the film tells the story of seven cats and the people who care for them. This picture was warmly received by critics and viewers, because it not only reveals the life of four-legged animals in Istanbul, but also tells the history of this city.

3. Keanu

Keanu

• USA, 2016.
• Action, comedy, crime.
• Duration: 100 minutes.
• IMDb: 6.2.

Two best friends get involved in an adventure. In order to save the cat, they decide to pretend to be gangsters. True, real drug dealers take them seriously and play big with them.

According to the creators, seven cats and kittens starred in the title role of Keanu, the missing cat. In one of the scenes where Keanu decides to speak, he is voiced by his namesake - Keanu Reeves.

4. Garfield

Garfield

• USA, 2004.
• Comedy, family, fantasy.
• Duration: 80 minutes.
• IMDb: 5.0.

Garfield is a lazy orange cat who suffers from obesity. He lives with his owner John, who one day brings home a puppy, Otis. Since then, Garfield has been making plans to get rid of the annoying dog and regain all the attention. However, when Otis goes missing, it is Garfield who takes it upon himself to save him.

In the Russian box office, this red cat was voiced by Oleg Tabakov. “Garfield” was a popular comic book in the 70s, but it wasn’t until the next century that it was filmed. However, fans got exactly what they wanted - a ginger lazy cat.

5. Aristocratic cats

The AristoCats

• USA, 1970.
• Cartoon, musical, comedy, adventure, family.
• Duration: 78 minutes.
• IMDb: 7.1.

A mother cat with three kittens lives in a Parisian apartment. The owner loves them immensely and plans to bequeath all her property to them. The butler doesn't like this, he kidnaps the cats and takes them to a distant village. A stray cat helps the family return home.

"The Aristocats" is a Disney cartoon based on real storywhich took place in Paris. In reality, this is exactly what happened: one day the owner simply bequeathed her property to the cats.

6. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

• USA, Japan, 2022.
• Cartoon, comedy, adventure, fantasy.
• Duration: 102 minutes.
• IMDb: 7.8.

Puss in Boots has spent eight of his nine lives. Now he fears for himself and settles in the house of a cat lady, where only peace awaits him. He grows a beard, gains weight and just does nothing. But one day the cat finds out that a wishing star has fallen somewhere, which can return his lost lives. Together with a dog pretending to be a cat, he goes for a map that will lead him to his goal.

«Puss in Boots: The Last Wish" was released last year and received rave reviews from critics and audiences. It turned out to be so good that it was even nominated for an Oscar in the Best Animated Feature category.

7. Amazing Maurice

The Amazing Maurice

• UK, Germany, USA, 2022.
• Cartoon, comedy, adventure.
• Duration: 93 minutes.
• IMDb: 6.2.

Maurice loves scams - and pulls them off all the time. He travels through cities with a pack of rats and each time acts as a savior - ridding the population of rodents. But everything changes when this company faces real problems and real evil in a new city.

The Marvelous Maurice is based on the novel The Marvelous Maurice and His Learned Rodents by Terry Pratchett. The role of the cat was voiced by Hugh Laurie in the original, and in the Russian release by Sergei Burunov.

8. Cats of the Hermitage

• Russia, 2022.
• Cartoon, children's, comedy.
• Duration: 83 minutes.
• IMDb: 4.8.

Once upon a time, sailors brought the cat Vincent and his friend, and part-time mouse, Maurice, to St. Petersburg, to the Hermitage. Vincent meets local cats who protect art objects from rodents. The newcomer wants to join this cat family, but also to destroy friendship he doesn't intend to with Maurice. Everything is complicated by the fact that Maurice loves to destroy objects of art.

The premiere of the cartoon about the Hermitage cats took place in the spring of this year. The story turned out to be fascinating and was liked by both children and adults.

9. Bob the Cat Christmas

A Christmas Gift from Bob

• UK, 2020.
• Drama, family.
• Duration: 92 minutes.
• IMDb: 6.3.

James Bowen's life changed dramatically after the appearance of Bob the cat. So, if before James really didn’t like Christmas, now this is his favorite holiday. This couple has been through a lot together, and James won't let his pet be taken away from him.

"Bob the Cat's Christmas" is a family-friendly and uplifting film. This is the last film featuring Bob the cat - he died in 2020.

10. Tom and Jerry

Tom and Jerry

• USA, UK, France, Germany, 2021.
• Comedy, adventure, family.
• Duration: 101 minutes.
• IMDb: 5.2.

Kayla is an employee of a prestigious hotel. She is constantly pestered by Jerry the mouse, who destroys everything in his path. In order to stop Jerry, Kayla decides to turn to Tom, an alley cat, for help.

«Tom and Jerry"was unevenly received by viewers and film critics. It was even nominated for a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Remake. However, despite all the shortcomings of the project, this is a great opportunity to feel nostalgic and look again at your favorite characters.