The Cat in the Hat

Everyone Loves This World Famous Cat Who Pulls Magic And Music Right Out Of His Hat!

1971 • 24 min • TV Movie · Animation · Family

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Synopsis

In a marvelously animated version of one of the most beloved of all Dr. Seuss tales, two youngsters find themselves at home with nothing to do on a rainy afternoon. But when the magical, mischievous Cat in the Hat arrives on the scene, they're all cat-apulted into a day of rousing, romping, outlandish antics they - and you - will never forget!

Our family guide

Best from age 4

Movie Knight Score

55 reviews

68 Audience · 55 · 100%

Two bored kids on a rainy day get an unexpected visit from a mischievous, rhyming Cat in the Hat. His arrival turns their quiet home into a whirlwind of outlandish, messy fun, much to the alarm of their pet fish. A classic Dr. Seuss adventure about embracing playful chaos.

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

Heads up

The Cat causes a lot of messy chaos
The fish is worried about the consequences

What it models well

Imagination and play
Responsibility and consequences
The joy of discovery

Talk about it after

How can we have fun safely?
The importance of cleaning up messes.
Is it always good to follow rules?

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for The Cat in the Hat. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.