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When the Cat's Away

When the Cat's Away

Apr 3, 1996
91 min
Comedy
6.2/ 10
98 votes

Overview

When Chloe, a young Parisian, decides to take a long-overdue vacation, she has to find someone to look after Gris-Gris, her beloved cat. Everyone, including her gay male roommate, refuses to help her, but she finally makes an arrangement with the elderly Madame Renée, who often watches over other peoples' cats and dogs. However, when Chloe comes back, Madame Renée tells her that unfortunately the cat has been lost, and the unlucky owner goes on a search for her dear animal friend. While looking for the cat, she meets many colorful characters who populate the neighborhood.

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6.2/10
98 votes
IMDB
6.9/10
3,649 votes
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87%
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US Box Office$1,474,628Domestic earnings

Awards & Nominations

1 win & 4 nominations

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"No man. No job. No cat."

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Released

Original Language

fr

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Vertigo ProductionsFrance 2 Cinéma

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