The Cat in the Hat (1971)
Overview · Where to watch · Cast & crew · Reviews
Everyone Loves This World Famous Cat Who Pulls Magic And Music Right Out Of His Hat!
In a marvelously animated version of one of the most beloved of all Dr. Seuss tales, two youngsters find themselves at home with nothing to do on a rainy afternoon. But when the magical, mischievous Cat in the Hat arrives on the scene, they're all cat-apulted into a day of rousing, romping, outlandish antics they - and you - will never forget!
- Released: 1971-03-10
- Genres: TV Movie, Animation, Family
- Runtime: 24m
- Status: Released
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10 from 56 votes
Directed by Hawley Pratt.
Top cast
- Allan Sherman as The Cat in the Hat (voice)
- Daws Butler as Mr. Krinklebein the Fish (voice)
- Pamelyn Ferdin as Sally (voice)
- Tony Frazier as Boy (voice)
- Gloria Camacho as Mother (voice)
- Thurl Ravenscroft as Thing 1 (voice)
- Gene Morford as Thing 2 (voice) (as Lewis Morford)
Where to watch The Cat in the Hat
- United States: rent on Fandango At Home; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- United Kingdom: buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
- Canada: buy on Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video
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