Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- breezy
- goofy
- whimsical
- family movie night
- lazy sunday
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded the film as an inert, formulaic family comedy with weak humor and an underdeveloped script, despite polished production and a potentially appealing premise.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Tom Brand becomes trapped inside the body of the cat Mr. Fuzzypants, driving the entire plot.
Tom must live as his own family's pet to understand how his workaholism has alienated Lara, Rebecca, and David.
Tom begins as a billionaire businessman focused on FireBrand and must earn back his role as a husband and father.
Tom's company is nearing completion of the tallest skyscraper in the northern hemisphere, emphasizing his grandiose business priorities.
Films like Nine Lives, and why
Freaky Friday
shared family fantasy premise, body transformation, and sentimental lesson about reconnecting with loved ones
Fluke
shared animal transformation, family redemption, and heartfelt supernatural comedy
The Change-Up
shared whimsical body-switching comedy centered on an emotionally distant parent learning empathy
Movie Details
- Director
- Barry Sonnenfeld
- Release Date
- 2016-08-03
- Runtime
- 87 min
- Rating
- 5.8 / 10 (1164)
Cast
- Kevin Spacey
- Jennifer Garner
- Robbie Amell
- Cheryl Hines
- Mark Consuelos
- Malina Weissman
- Christopher Walken
- Talitha Eliana Bateman
- Teddy Sears
- Jay Patterson
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- HBO Max Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Nine Lives about?
- A workaholic billionaire trapped in his daughter's dream cat must rediscover the family he neglected before he loses his human life for good.
- What is Nine Lives like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Nine Lives as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Nine Lives violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Nine Lives.
- What did critics think of Nine Lives?
- Critics broadly regarded the film as an inert, formulaic family comedy with weak humor and an underdeveloped script, despite polished production and a potentially appealing premise.
- Which films are like Nine Lives?
- Films with a similar feel include Freaky Friday, Fluke, and The Change-Up.
- How long is Nine Lives?
- Nine Lives runs 87 minutes.
- Where can I watch Nine Lives?
- In United States, Nine Lives streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel.
