When the Cat's Away (1996)

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When the Cat's Away on IMDb 6.9/10 2,986 votes

Released:
1996-04-03

Overview:
When Chloe, a young Parisian, decides to take a long-overdue vacation, she has to find someone to look after Gris-Gris, her beloved cat. Everyone, including her gay male roommate, refuses to help her, but she finally makes an arrangement with the elderly Madame Renée, who often watches over other peoples' cats and dogs. However, when Chloe comes back, Madame Renée tells her that unfortunately the cat has been lost, and the unlucky owner goes on a search for her dear animal friend. While looking for the cat, she meets many colorful characters who populate the neighborhood.

Director:
Cédric Klapisch

Runtime:
1h 31min

Genre:
Comedy

  • Cast:
  • Garance Clavel
    as
    Chloé
  • Zinedine Soualem
    as
    Djamel
  • Renée Le Calm
    as
    Madame Renée
  • Olivier Py
    as
    Michel
  • Simon Abkarian
    as
    Carlos