SummaryA thrilling mystery that unfurls in the alleys and on the rooftops of the French capital, Paris, over the course of one adventurous evening.
Directed By:Jean-Loup Felicioli, Alain Gagnol
Written By:Alain Gagnol, Jacques-Rémy Girerd
A Cat in Paris
Metascore
Generally Favorable
63
User score
Generally Favorable
7.0
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
63
60% Positive
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
30% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
10% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Jun 1, 2012
91
It's a sweet and disquieting excursion made by filmmakers whose eyes and ears and imaginations are in marvelous sync.
Jun 1, 2012
80
This elegantly hand-drawn caper doesn't have a lot to it - a little girl and her cat help break up a Parisian crime ring, un point c'est tout. But it moves to a different rhythm than the animated spectacles we're used to - it's sparer, less hectic, less cute - and the difference feels welcome and refreshing.
User score
Generally Favorable
7.0
70% Positive
19 Ratings
19 Ratings
26% Mixed
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
4% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
May 7, 2025
8
A Cat in Paris is a fun and exciting movie. It’s about a cat who lives with a little girl during the day, but at night, he helps a thief in the city. The story is full of action and a little mystery. The drawings look very cool and different from other cartoons. I really liked the cat, because he’s smart and brave. And since I like cats, this movie was even more special for me. I think it’s a great film for kids and for anyone who enjoys a good adventure.
Oct 15, 2012
8
A charming French animation, recognised by the Academy with a nomination nod, with a fresh take in traditional paint cartooning, a great soundtrack and plenty of suspense, is above all stylish and captivating for children and growups alike.
Jul 26, 2012
75
Some of the action (and violence) in A Cat in Paris borders on the jarring, and the slam-bang finale - set atop Notre Dame Cathedral - favors bombast over wit. But getting there is a lot of fun, in part because the animators take time to make Dino a truly charismatic animal.
Jun 28, 2012
67
Handsome and perky and built around a story so simplistic that it almost feels like it wasn't written down.
Jun 1, 2012
60
The trouble with A Cat in Paris lies not in its orchestration, which is mostly impeccable, but with what little is being orchestrated. It's well plotted but a little rote, clever but a far cry from ingenious, attractive but not particularly evocative. When it ends, it leaves behind the faintest of paw prints.
May 31, 2012
20
The charmless but harmless A Cat in Paris hits theaters yet doesn't enchant.
Aug 12, 2012
7
I really like the hand-drawn animation with great attention to detail. I also very much enjoyed the musical score by Serge Besset. All the performances were good (if a little odd in places
Sep 2, 2018
6
"A Cat in Paris" becomes a simple animation in which its lightness leaves us free to think about. With a compelling screenplay, at no time the film becomes loutish. Unfortunately, his lack of climax and a concrete conflict is perceptible. Subtle. 6.0/10
Jul 2, 2025
4
A cat in Paris is A boring film. It has a good concept but the animation on the characters isnt great & it isnt executed well.
Production Company:
- Folimage
- Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles
- Digit Anima
- France 3 Cinéma
- Lumière
- Lunanime
- MEDIA Programme of the European Union
- Radio Télévision Belge Francophone (RTBF)
- Rhône-Alpes Cinéma
Release Date:Jun 1, 2012
Duration:1 h 10 m
Rating:PG
Tagline:By Day Child's Pet, By Night Dangerous Thief.
Awards
Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Nomination
Warsaw International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
European Film Awards
• 1 Nomination
