The Cat Returns (2002)
It's not so bad being a cat, now is it?
Young Haru rescues a cat from being run over, but soon learns it's no ordinary feline; it happens to be the Prince of the Cats.
Director: Hiroyuki Morita
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Animation, Drama, Family
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: July 19, 2002
Cast
- Chizuru Ikewaki - Haru Yoshioka (voice)
- Yoshihiko Hakamada - Baron (voice)
- Aki Maeda - Yuki (voice)
- Tetsu Watanabe - Muta (voice)
- Yousuke Saito - Toto (voice)
- Takayuki Yamada - Lune (voice)
- Hitomi Sato - Hiromi (voice)
- Kenta Satoi - Natori (voice)
- Mari Hamada - Natoru (voice)
- Kumiko Okae - Haru's Mother (voice)
Screenplay
- Reiko Yoshida (Screenplay)
- Aoi Hiiragi (Comic Book)
- Hayao Miyazaki (Original Concept)
Music: Yuji Nomi
Cinematography: Kentaro Takahashi
Editing: Megumi Uchida
Production: Studio Ghibli, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, Mitsubishi, Nippon Television Network Corporation, TOHO, Tokuma Shoten
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Box Office: $54M
Original Language: ja
Themes
Anime Fantasy Worlds, Animal Stories, The Special Bond Between Humans and Animals, Existential Dread and Questioning, Tender Moments of Affection
Keywords
chase, cat, self-discovery, maze, human animal relationship, prince, crow, sequel, anthropomorphism, grass, sword fight, based on manga, kindness, protector, compassion
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Cat Returns about?
- Young Haru rescues a cat from being run over, but soon learns it's no ordinary feline; it happens to be the Prince of the Cats.
- Who directed The Cat Returns?
- The Cat Returns was directed by Hiroyuki Morita.
- Who stars in The Cat Returns?
- The Cat Returns stars Chizuru Ikewaki, Yoshihiko Hakamada, Aki Maeda, Tetsu Watanabe, Yousuke Saito, Takayuki Yamada.
- How long is The Cat Returns?
- The Cat Returns has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is The Cat Returns?
- The Cat Returns is a Adventure, Fantasy, Animation, Drama, Family film.
- How much did The Cat Returns gross?
- The Cat Returns grossed $54M worldwide.
- Where was The Cat Returns produced?
- The Cat Returns was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of The Cat Returns?
- The themes of The Cat Returns include: Anime Fantasy Worlds, Animal Stories, The Special Bond Between Humans and Animals, Existential Dread and Questioning, Tender Moments of Affection.