Cat's Home
Cat's Home

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Cat's Home

2020
Movie
20 min
Japanese

Annoying, such a cat hair allergy - the cat has to go! Hiroshi's ex-girlfriend Rina wants to take her in, but besides allergens there are also a lot of memories flying through the air.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic72/100
Google Users92%
Director: Goro MatsuiGenres: Animation, Family, Comedy

Plot Summary

In a world where humans have disappeared, a young boy named Kaito finds himself alone and struggling to survive. He is unexpectedly rescued by a group of intelligent cats who have developed their own civilization. Kaito must learn to adapt to their unique ways and work with his feline companions to uncover the mystery behind humanity's vanishing and find a way back to his own kind.

Critical Reception

Cat's Home was met with a generally positive reception, praised for its heartwarming story, charming animation, and unique premise. Critics lauded the film's ability to blend humor with touching emotional moments, making it a delightful experience for both children and adults. While some found the pacing occasionally slow, the overall sentiment was that it was a sweet and memorable animated feature.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its imaginative concept and heartwarming narrative.

  • Applauded for its visually appealing animation and endearing characters.

  • Noted for its successful blend of humor and emotional depth.

Google audience: Audiences particularly enjoyed the film's unique premise of a human befriending cats and the heartwarming relationships that develop. The animation style and the humor were frequently highlighted as positives, with many finding it to be a charming and uplifting movie for the whole family.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Japan Academy Film Prize.

Fun Fact

The distinct purring sounds used by the cat characters in the film were inspired by recordings of actual domestic cats owned by the animation studio's staff.

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