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Feline Films

By Sharon Weinberg

Grab your catnip of choice, get comfy with your mini Tiger, and enjoy these kitty favorites.

  • Cat Daddies

    2023

    Simply purrific! Director Mye Hoang’s under-the-radar documentary profiles several guys and their cats, pushing back on stereotypes. You’ll feel all the feelings.

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  • Kedi

    2017

    This heartwarming documentary follows seven stray cats through the ancient streets of Istanbul as they live and interact with the people who take care of them. It is a unique inside look at this primarily Muslim city and the humans who cherish their feline friends.

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  • Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

    2023

    The long-awaited sequel to the 2011 Puss in Boots, this film delivers for creative, enjoyable storytelling, and it’s sure to please viewers of all ages. The animation is awesome, and the knockout voice cast includes Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek Pinaultfor, and Harvey Guillén. It received an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature Film.

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  • The Cat Returns

    2005

    From Studio Ghibli, the plot is charmingly fantastical, plus there’s gorgeous animation. An indirect spin-off from Whisper in the Heart, popular cat character Baron is back. This time he's paired with a shy high school student named Haru, who seeks the help of the Cat Bureau to return to her own world.

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  • Cats of Malta

    2023

    Filmmaker Sarah Jayne Portelli turns her lens on the cat culture of Malta. We follow several strays and hear accounts from caregivers, feeders, supporters, and even a local artist who’s creating a huge cat sculpture. It’s about the power of community and the many positives that come from loving and interacting with the ever-present cats.

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  • Miss Minoes

    2012

    AKA "Undercover Kitty." Somewhere in a small Dutch town, a cat named Minoes nibbles a bit of garbage and is transformed into a woman. Carice van Houten (Melisandre in Game of Thrones) brilliantly channels her inner cat to play a feline turned human. A timid journalist offers Minoes food and shelter, and she helps his career by consulting the Cat Press Service. Spread the word, this is a gem.

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  • The Amazing Maurice

    2023

    Adapted from the book by Terry Pratchett, a crafty ginger cat works with Keith (who acts as a pied piper) and a group of rats to defraud folks out of money. However, when they target the town of Bad Blintz, everything goes awry. Poking a little fun at fairytales, Maurice and his cohorts provide plenty of offbeat amusement.

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  • The Velvet Queen

    2022

    In this stunning, meditative documentary, acclaimed wildlife photographer Vincent Munier and writer/traveler/adventurer Sylvain Tesson go to the Tibetan highlands in pursuit of the incredibly elusive snow leopard. Respectful of the amazing creatures and sweeping landscapes, they patiently observe their surroundings, reconnect to nature, and reflect on the impact of humankind.

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  • A Cat in Paris

    2012

    A mystery that puts a refreshing twist on the cat burglar scenario. The animation is lovely with a lot of dark tones and an imaginative view of the city.

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  • Kiki's Delivery Service

    2010

    Following tradition, Kiki, a 13-year-old witch in training, goes out in the world for one year to discover her vocation. Then she will be a full-fledged, independent witch. It’s a sweet story with beautiful animation from acclaimed animator/film director Hayao Miyazaki. I have a soft spot for Kiki's talking cat, Jiji, and I think you will also.

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  • The Marvels

    2024

    Why is this superhero flick on a list of cat-friendly movies? Because of Goose, Captain Marvel’s pet. Goose is a Flerken, an alien race that looks just like cats from Earth. Flerkens have superior intelligence and remarkable attributes, and I got a kick out of watching them do their thing.

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  • A Street Cat Named Bob

    2017

    Based on the nonfiction book of the same name, we meet James Bowen, who lived on the streets of London, busking for change. After a drug-related, life-threatening incident, his support worker manages to get him one last chance with an apartment and rehab program. That's when James befriended an extraordinary cat that changed his life. Maybe you think this sounds like a Hallmark special. Nothing wrong with that--just have the tissues handy for tears of joy.

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