Since moving pictures first graced the silver screen, yes even before movies had sound, our furriest friends became stars of the big screen. In fact, some of the most beloved movie stars of all time were four-legged and furry!
They might be animated, live-action, the hero, or the villain. They may have a starring role or win your heart as a sidekick. But, every cat in our list of the 45 greatest movies starring cats are worth the watch!
Have you seen all the movies below? Now’s a great time to check them off your must-see list!
Live Action Cat Movies
- Captain Marvel
- Keanu
- A Street Cat Named Bob
- Nine Lives
- Harry & Tonto
- Catwoman
- CATS
- The Cat From Outer Space
- That Darn Cat
Animated Cat Movies
- The Secret Life of Pets
- The Secret Life of Pets 2
- Puss In Boots
- Cats & Dogs
- Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
- Cats Don’t Dance
- Garfield: The Movie
Cat Documentaries
- #Cats_the_Mewvie
- Catwalk: Tales From the Cat Show Circuit
- The Lion In Your Living Room
- The Wonderful World of Cats
- The Secret Life of Cats
- Kedi
Christmas Cat Movies
- The Nine Lives of Christmas
- Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever
- The Cat In The Hat Knows A Lot About Christmas
- Felix The Cat Saves Christmas
- Santa Claws
Horror Cat Movies
Disney Cat Movies
Movies About Cats and Other Animals
Movies With Memorable Cats
- “Mr. Jinx” from Meet The Parents
- “Jones” from Alien
- “Cat” from Breakfast at Tiffany’s
- “Orion” from Men in Black
- “Mrs. Norris” from Harry Potter
- Vito’s Cat from The Godfather
- “Buttercup” from The Hunger Games
- “Crookshanks” from Harry Potter
- “Mr. Bigglesworth” from Austin Powers
- “Thackery Binx” from Hocus Pocus
- “Meowthra” from the Lego Ninjago Movie
- “Si and Am” from Lady and the Tramp
Have you seen every movie on the list? Do you have any favorite cat movies that didn’t make the cut? Name them in a comment below!
