When the Cat's Away (1996) movie poster

When the Cat's Away (1996)

Chacun cherche son chat
"No man. No job. No cat."
ThumbScore
👍 75%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 87% (RT: 87%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Comedy
Director
Cédric Klapisch
Runtime
1h 31m
Country
France
Language
French
TMDB Rating
6.2/10 (99 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
87%
Cast
Garance Clavel as Chloé
Renée Le Calm as Madame Renée
Olivier Py as Michel
Simon Abkarian as Carlos
Marilyne Canto as la femme flic
Antoine Chappey as le mec bourré
Romain Duris as le joueur de batterie
Overview
When Chloe, a young Parisian, decides to take a long-overdue vacation, she has to find someone to look after Gris-Gris, her beloved cat. Everyone, including her gay male roommate, refuses to help her, but she finally makes an arrangement with the elderly Madame Renée, who often watches over other peoples' cats and dogs. However, when Chloe comes back, Madame Renée tells her that unfortunately the cat has been lost, and the unlucky owner goes on a search for her dear animal friend. While looking for the cat, she meets many colorful characters who populate the neighborhood. Wikipedia ↗
Audience Consensus

When the Cat's Away is a 1996 comedy film directed by Cédric Klapisch. When Chloe, a young Parisian, decides to take a long-overdue vacation, she has to find someone to look after Gris-Gris, her beloved cat. Everyone, including her gay male roommate, refuses to help her, but she finally makes an arrangement with the elderly Madame Renée, who often watches over other peoples' cats and dogs.

However, when Chloe comes back, Madame Renée tells her that unfortunately the cat has been lost, and the unlucky owner goes on a search for her dear animal friend. While looking for the cat, she meets many colorful characters who populate the neighborhood. The film has been rated by 99 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, When the Cat's Away 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. When the Cat's Away (1996) 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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