Cats & Dogs (2001) movie poster

Cats & Dogs (2001)

"Things Are Gonna Get Hairy!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 75%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 50% (RT: 52%, MC: 47) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
FamilyComedyActionAdventureFantasy

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Director
Lawrence Guterman
Runtime
1h 27m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.4/10 (1,725 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
52%
Metacritic
47
Cast
Jeff Goldblum as Professor Brody
Elizabeth Perkins as Mrs. Brody
Alexander Pollock as Scotty Brody
Miriam Margolyes as Sophie the Castle Maid
Tobey Maguire as Lou the Beagle (voice)
Alec Baldwin as Butch (voice)
Sean Hayes as Mr. Tinkles (voice)
Susan Sarandon as Ivy (voice)
Most people think so. 75% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,725 votes. Critics scored it lower at 50%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
When a professor develops a vaccine that eliminates human allergies to dogs, he unwittingly upsets the fragile balance of power between cats and dogs and touches off an epic battle for pet supremacy. The fur flies as the feline faction, led by Mr. Tinkles, squares off against wide-eyed puppy Lou and his canine cohorts. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • Jeff Goldblum spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • Lawrence Guterman cited several classic family films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Cats & Dogs is a 2001 family, comedy, action film directed by Lawrence Guterman. When a professor develops a vaccine that eliminates human allergies to dogs, he unwittingly upsets the fragile balance of power between cats and dogs and touches off an epic battle for pet supremacy. The fur flies as the feline faction, led by Mr.

Tinkles, squares off against wide-eyed puppy Lou and his canine cohorts. The film has been rated by 1,725 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a family film, Cats & Dogs delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Cats & Dogs (2001) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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