Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- breezy
- irreverent
- family movie night
- children's afternoon
What critics said
Critics generally found the sequel faster and more charming than its predecessor but ultimately slight, juvenile, and aimed primarily at very young children.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Garfield is mistaken for a look-alike royal cat after traveling to England with Jon and Odie.
The ordinary house cat suddenly receives royal treatment and must navigate a castle and its loyal animal subjects.
Garfield and other talking animals are digitally realized within live-action settings and performances.
The film foregrounds Garfield's mischievous behavior, animal banter, bad puns, and comic set pieces.
Films like Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties, and why
Garfield
Both are family-oriented live-action and animated hybrid comedies centered on a mischievous talking cat and broad animal humor.
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle
Both feature talking animals, fish-out-of-water comedy, slapstick set pieces, and accessible humor aimed primarily at children.
The Princess and the Frog
Both are playful family comedies built around mistaken identity, royal settings, and an ensemble of talking animals.
Movie Details
- Director
- Tim Hill
- Release Date
- 2006-06-15
- Runtime
- 86 min
- Rating
- 5.6 / 10 (2386)
Cast
- Bill Murray
- Breckin Meyer
- Jennifer Love Hewitt
- Billy Connolly
- Tim Curry
- Ian Abercrombie
- Roger Rees
- Lucy Davis
- Lena Cardwell
- Veronica Alicino
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- 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 Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties about?
- A lasagna-loving cat enjoys accidental aristocracy in England while defending his inherited castle from a ruthless developer.
- What is Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties as mild.
- What did critics think of Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties?
- Critics generally found the sequel faster and more charming than its predecessor but ultimately slight, juvenile, and aimed primarily at very young children.
- Which films are like Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties?
- Films with a similar feel include Garfield, The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle, and The Princess and the Frog.
- How long is Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties?
- Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties runs 86 minutes.
- Where can I watch Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties?
- In United States, Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties streams on Disney Plus.
