The Cat Returns

2002, Movie, 1h 15min

Young Haru rescues a cat from being run over, but soon learns it's no ordinary feline; it happens to be the Prince of the Cats.

Country: Japan

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7.1

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6.0

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Per Steen Møller

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A cute story about a girl who gets involved with cats. And before she knows it, she's in over her head.

11 months ago

Michael Thomsen

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Nok den dårligste Studio Ghibli film jeg har set, se hellere en rigtig Miyazaki-film.

3 years ago

Critic Mats Johnson

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Äventyr, humor, spänning och romantik. Och en tonårsflicka som utvecklar morrhår.

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In this fantastical adventure, a high school student named Haru saves a cat from a life-threatening situation, only to discover that the feline is actually the Prince of the Cat Kingdom. As a token of gratitude, Haru is invited to visit the kingdom and consider marrying the Prince. But as she spends more time in the kingdom, she starts to transform into a cat herself, and must navigate a magical world filled with talking animals, enchanted forests, and hidden dangers. With the help of some new friends, Haru must rediscover her true self and find a way to escape the kingdom before it's too late.

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You can stream The Cat Returns on: Netflix

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