Banjo the Woodpile Cat

1979 • 26 min • Animation · Adventure · Family

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Synopsis

Banjo is a curious and rebellious kitten who is always getting into trouble. When he decides to jump off a roof of a chicken coop to see if he can land on his feet, he is ordered to "fetch a switch". Thinking his parents wouldn't care if he gets hurt, he hitches a ride on a feed truck, all the way to Salt Lake City. After he finds the excitement of the city, he soon finds it cold and lonely and wishes to be home. With the help of stray cat Crazy Legs and a trio of singing cat girls, he finds the truck and returns home.

Our family guide

Best from age 4

Movie Knight Score

37 reviews

65 Audience · 37 · 100%

Banjo, a mischievous kitten, runs away to the big city after a scolding. He quickly discovers city life is harsh and lonely, eventually finding his way back home with the help of new friends.

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

Heads up

Brief moments of peril for the kitten in the city
Banjo gets into some minor scrapes

What it models well

The importance of family
Learning from mistakes
The value of home

Talk about it after

Why Banjo felt misunderstood by his parents
The difference between city and farm life
How Banjo learned to appreciate his home

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