The Cat Returns(2002)
“It's not so bad being a cat, now is it?”
Overview
Young Haru rescues a cat from being run over, but soon learns it's no ordinary feline; it happens to be the Prince of the Cats.
Director
Hiroyuki Morita
Studio
Studio Ghibli
Revenue
$54M
Cast
Chizuru Ikewaki
as Haru Yoshioka (voice)
Yoshihiko Hakamada
as Baron (voice)
Aki Maeda
as Yuki (voice)
Tetsu Watanabe
as Muta (voice)
Yousuke Saito
as Toto (voice)
Takayuki Yamada
as Lune (voice)
Hitomi Sato
as Hiromi (voice)
Kenta Satoi
as Natori (voice)
Mari Hamada
as Natoru (voice)
Kumiko Okae
as Haru's Mother (voice)
Tetsuro Tamba
as Cat King (voice)
Yo Oizumi
as Japanese Teacher (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2002
Runtime
1h 15m
Language
Japanese
Rating
7.1 / 10
Box Office
$54M
Production Companies
Studio Ghibli • Hakuhodo DY Media Partners • Mitsubishi
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Cat Returns?▼
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What is The Cat Returns about?▼
Young Haru rescues a cat from being run over, but soon learns it's no ordinary feline; it happens to be the Prince of the Cats.
Who directed The Cat Returns?▼
The Cat Returns was directed by Hiroyuki Morita and released in 2002. It is a adventure, fantasy, animation, drama, family film.
How long is The Cat Returns?▼
The Cat Returns has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
Who stars in The Cat Returns?▼
The cast of The Cat Returns includes Chizuru Ikewaki as Haru Yoshioka (voice), Yoshihiko Hakamada as Baron (voice), Aki Maeda as Yuki (voice), Tetsu Watanabe as Muta (voice), Yousuke Saito as Toto (voice) and more.
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