Cats

Name: Cats
Genre: Fantasy, Music
Released: 1998-10-05
Duration: 120 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Elaine Paige, John Mills, Ken Page, Rosemarie Ford, Michael Gruber

The World's Best-Loved Musical! The Memory Will Live Forever!

120 min 7.3EN5 October 1998

Fantasy Music

"Jellicle" cats join for a Jellicle ball where they rejoice with their leader, Old Deuteronomy. One cat will be chosen to go to the "Heavyside Layer" and be reborn.

stage show broadway musical live performance based on play or musical slow motion filmed theater based on novel or book

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Viewer Opinions

Jason Jones

The story is gripping and keeps you guessing. "Cats" is a cut above. I have to admit the direction is masterful — every frame feels intentional.

Amanda Williams

This pushes boundaries for the music genre. End of story. I must say a plot that manages to surprise even jaded viewers.

Key Crew

Director of Photography
Nicholas D. Knowland

Director
Trevor Nunn

Original Music Composer
Andrew Lloyd Webber

Director
David Mallet

Producer
Andrew Lloyd Webber

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Viewer Opinions (3)

Deborah Morgan@deborah.reviews27 opinions · User since 2023

★★★☆☆ 5.3

A fair 5.3/10 from me. Look, some questionable directorial choices hold this back. I have to admit a few standout performances in an otherwise average cast. …

19 November 1999User Review

Jason Jones@moviecritic46623 opinions · User since 2018

★★★★☆ 8.1

Let me tell you, a magical experience. Five stars from me. …

22 September 1999User Review

Amanda Williams@williamsa49146 opinions · User since 2021

★★★★☆ 8.8

An absolute gem. The direction keeps you engaged from start to finish. The audio elevates every emotional beat. …