Overview
A charming cat leads a double life, balancing the innocence of childhood with the thrill of nighttime escapades.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- whimsical
- comforting
- suspenseful
- family movie night
- children's animation screening
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film's stylish hand-drawn animation, imaginative Parisian world, soundtrack, and Hitchcockian suspense calibrated for young audiences.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film follows a cat burglar, a gangster, stolen jewels, police investigation, and Hitchcockian suspense while remaining suitable for young viewers.
Dino moves between Zoe's household by day and Nico's burglarious nighttime activities, linking the family and criminal plots.
The hand-drawn imagery presents Paris, including Notre-Dame, through dynamic compositions and a retro Saul Bass-influenced title design.
Zoe's silence after her father's murder is challenged when Dino's nocturnal life draws her into a dangerous investigation.
Films like A Cat in Paris, and why
Ernest & Celestine
hand-drawn animation, child-friendly crime adventure, whimsical danger, and stylish visual design
The Secret of Kells
family-oriented animated adventure with a young protagonist, emotional stakes, and distinctive European visual style
The Fantastic Mr. Fox
animated crime caper combining playful humor, sympathetic outlaws, and a polished visual aesthetic
Kiki's Delivery Service
children's adventure shaped by suspense, gentle peril, and a strong sense of place
Movie Details
- Directors
- Alain Gagnol, Jean-Loup Felicioli
- Release Date
- 2010-12-15
- Runtime
- 70 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (298)
Cast
- Dominique Blanc
- Bruno Salomone
- Jean Benguigui
- Bernadette Lafont
- Oriane Zani
- Patrick Ridremont
- Jacques Ramade
- Jean-Pierre Yvars
- Bernard Bouillon
- Philippe Hartmann
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is A Cat in Paris about?
- A silent Parisian girl follows her secretive cat into a lively underworld of burglars, gangsters, stolen jewels, and unexpected courage.
- What is A Cat in Paris like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of A Cat in Paris as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is A Cat in Paris violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in A Cat in Paris as mild.
- What did critics think of A Cat in Paris?
- Critics broadly praised the film's stylish hand-drawn animation, imaginative Parisian world, soundtrack, and Hitchcockian suspense calibrated for young audiences.
- Which films are like A Cat in Paris?
- Films with a similar feel include Ernest & Celestine, The Secret of Kells, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, and Kiki's Delivery Service.
- How long is A Cat in Paris?
- A Cat in Paris runs 70 minutes.
- Where can I watch A Cat in Paris?
- In United States, A Cat in Paris is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home.
