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The Cat in the Hat
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Bo Welch. With Mike Myers, Dakota Fanning, Spencer Breslin.
5.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
During a rainy day, and while their mother is out, Conrad and Sally, and their pet fish, are visited by the mischievous Cat in the Hat. Fun soon turns to mayhem, and the siblings must figure out how to rid themselves of the maniacal Cat.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTDuring a rainy day, and while their mother is out, Conrad and Sally, and their pet fish, are visited by the mischievous Cat in the Hat. Fun soon turns to mayhem, and t…
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Release snapshot for The Cat in the Hat.
MoviHero lists November 21, 2003 as the release date for The Cat in the Hat. Bo Welch is the listed director. The listed cast includes Mike Myers as The Cat, Dakota Fanning as Sally Walden, Spencer Breslin as Conrad Walden, Kelly Preston as Joan Walden. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 21, 2003
GenresAdventure · Family · Comedy · Fantasy
Runtime1h 22m
DirectorBo Welch
CastMike Myers as The Cat, Dakota Fanning as Sally Walden, Spencer Breslin as Conrad Walden, Kelly Preston as Joan Walden
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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The Cat in the Hat runs 1h 22m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 5.4/10 from 1,933 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“lifechanging, thank you so much the guy from shrek and the white mask man who kills.”
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“Decent watch, might watch again, and can recommend, but more for older audiences.”
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“My family bought "The Cat In the Hat" on DVD when it was first released on DVD.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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