Movie

The Cat in the Hat

“Don't mess with the hat.”

★ 5.3(1,832)20031h 22m

The Cat in the Hat is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Bo Welch
Release date: 2003-11-21
Runtime: 1h 22m
Language: English
Box office: $133,800,000
Budget: $109,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

The Cat in the Hat — trailer

About The Cat in the Hat

The Cat in the Hat is a 2003 movie in the Fantasy, Adventure and Family genres, directed by Bo Welch, starring Mike Myers, Dakota Fanning and Spencer Breslin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.3/10 from 1,832 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Cat in the Hat in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

During a rainy day, and while their mother is out, Conrad and Sally, and their pet fish, are visited by the mischievous Cat in the Hat. Fun soon turns to mayhem, and the siblings must figure out how to rid themselves of the maniacal Cat.

Cast

Mike Myers

The Cat

Dakota Fanning

Sally Walden

Spencer Breslin

Conrad Walden

Kelly Preston

Joan Walden

Alec Baldwin

Larry Quinn

Amy Hill

Mrs. Kwan

Sean Hayes

Mr. Humberfloob / Fish (voice)

Danielle Chuchran

Thing One

Taylor Rice

Thing One

Brittany Oaks

Thing Two

Talia-Lynn Prairie

Thing Two

Dan Castellaneta

Thing One / Thing Two (voice)

Themes & keywords

sibling relationshipbased on novel or bookchaoscatboredomsurrealismstepfatherslapstick comedyhouse partypolice impersonatorbased on children's bookgoldfishimpersonationtalking fishlive action and animation

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Cat in the Hat in United States?+

In United States, The Cat in the Hat is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Cat in the Hat on Netflix?+

The Cat in the Hat is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Cat in the Hat?+

The Cat in the Hat has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

Who stars in The Cat in the Hat?+

The Cat in the Hat stars Mike Myers, Dakota Fanning, Spencer Breslin, Kelly Preston and Alec Baldwin.

When did The Cat in the Hat come out?+

The Cat in the Hat is a 2003 movie directed by Bo Welch.

What genre is The Cat in the Hat?+

The Cat in the Hat is Fantasy, Adventure, Family and Comedy film.

Who directed The Cat in the Hat?+

The Cat in the Hat was directed by Bo Welch.