A Whisker Away

The magic that brought us closer.

2020 • 104 min • Animation · Drama · Romance · Fantasy

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Synopsis

A peculiar girl transforms into a cat to catch her crush's attention. But before she realizes it, the line between human and animal starts to blur.

Our family guide

Best from age 9

Movie Knight Score

1501 reviews

100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
79 Audience · 1500 · 49%

A spirited girl uses a magical mask to transform into a cat, hoping to get closer to her crush. As she spends more time as a feline, the boundaries between her human and cat lives begin to blur, leading to unexpected consequences. She must decide where her true self belongs.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Characters in peril
Emotional distress
Brief suggestive humor with minor bullying

What it models well

Empathy and understanding
Self-acceptance
The importance of honesty
Finding your voice

Talk about it after

Why does Miyo act out?
How does Miyo change as a cat?
What does it mean to be your true self?

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Top billed cast

Director: Tomotaka Shibayama, Junichi Sato • Crew: Mari Okada

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Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
A Whisker Away surprised with its beautiful animation and an engaging story centered around themes of escape and identity, especially through the lens of a girl who transforms into a cat. The film explores the internal struggles of the protagonist, Miyo, who feels unloved and misunderstood in her human life but finds comfort and affection when she becomes a cat.…
Alunauwie, TMDB Community