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The Aristocats (1970)

“Meet the cats who know where it's at... for fun, music and adventure!”

7.3/10 · 5,463 votes 1h 18m g ComedyAdventureAnimationFamily

#7 of 17 films from 1970 #509 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman · Written by Larry Clemmons, Ken Anderson, Vance Gerry, Frank Thomas

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Overview

When Madame Adelaide Bonfamille leaves her fortune to Duchess and her children—Bonfamille’s beloved family of cats—the butler plots to steal the money and kidnaps the legatees, leaving them out on a country road. All seems lost until the wily Thomas O’Malley Cat and his jazz-playing alley cats come to the aristocats’ rescue.

Cast

Phil Harrisas O'Malley (voice)
Eva Gaboras Duchess (voice)
Sterling Hollowayas Roquefort (voice)
Scatman Crothersas Scat Cat (voice)
Paul Winchellas Chinese Cat (voice)
Lord Tim Hudsonas English Cat (voice)
Vito Scottias Italian Cat (voice)
Thurl Ravenscroftas Russian Cat (voice)
Dean Clarkas Berlioz (voice)
Liz Englishas Marie (voice)
Gary Dubinas Toulouse (voice)
Nancy Kulpas Frou-Frou (voice)
Pat Buttramas Napoleon (voice)
George Lindseyas Lafayette (voice)

Facts

Release dateDecember 24, 1970
Runtime78 min (1h 18m) — shorter as the 1970 average of 116 min
GenresComedy, Adventure, Animation, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$4,000,000
Box office$191,000,000 (47.8× budget)
IMDbtt0065421

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Questions

How long is The Aristocats?
The Aristocats runs 78 minutes (1h 18m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Aristocats worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 5,463 votes, which places it #7 of 17 films released in 1970 in this index (top 65%) and #509 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Aristocats?
The Aristocats was directed by Wolfgang Reitherman. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Robin Hood (1973), The Jungle Book (1967), One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961).
Who stars in The Aristocats?
Phil Harris as O'Malley (voice); Eva Gabor as Duchess (voice); Sterling Holloway as Roquefort (voice); Scatman Crothers as Scat Cat (voice); Paul Winchell as Chinese Cat (voice); Lord Tim Hudson as English Cat (voice).
What is The Aristocats rated?
It carries a g certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Aristocats?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/86153.

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