The Cat in the Hat (2003)
A mischievous cat brings broad, absurdist humor and surreal mayhem to a rainy afternoon.
During a rainy day, and while their mother is out, Conrad and Sally, and their pet fish, are visited by the mischievous Cat in the Hat. Fun soon turns to mayhem, and the siblings must figure out how to rid themselves of the maniacal Cat.
How intense is The Cat in the Hat?
The Cat in the Hat is not scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs broad and absurdist. Rated PG.
What The Cat in the Hat feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalabsurdistcampysurreal
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, absurdist
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watch
Where to stream The Cat in the Hat
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is The Cat in the Hat for you?
Is The Cat in the Hat scary?
No. The Cat in the Hat is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Cat in the Hat gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Cat in the Hat sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Cat in the Hat OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is The Cat in the Hat?
The Cat in the Hat runs 1h 22m.
Where can I stream The Cat in the Hat?
The Cat in the Hat is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Cat in the Hat have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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