The Cat in the Hat
“Don't mess with the hat.”
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.
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Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-09
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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)
Victor Brandt
Narrator (voice)
Daran Norris
Announcer
Frank Welker
Nevins (voice)
Clint Howard
Kate the Caterer
Paige Hurd
Denise
Steven Anthony Lawrence
Dumb Schweitzer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 21, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 23, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$109M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$133.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.23x
+$24.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bo Welch
- Screenplay & Story
- David Mandel, Jeff Schaffer, Alec Berg
- Original Score
- David Newman
- Original Title
- The Cat in the Hat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Budget
- $109M
- Worldwide Gross
- $133.8M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, Brian Grazer Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bo Welch
David Mandel, Jeff Schaffer, Alec Berg, Dr. Seuss
David Newman
Emmanuel Lubezki
Don Zimmerman
Brian Grazer, Karen Kehela Sherwood, Maureen Peyrot, Gregg Taylor, Eric McLeod
Department Leadership Roster
Emmanuel Lubezki
Director of Photography
Brian Grazer
Producer
David Newman
Original Music Composer
Bo Welch
Director
Don Zimmerman
Editor
Rita Ryack
Costume Design
David Mandel
Screenplay
Jeff Schaffer
Screenplay
Alec Berg
Screenplay
Andre Bustanoby
Visual Effects Supervisor
Allan Magled
Visual Effects Supervisor
Richard Malzahn
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ian Hunter
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mark Freund
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jack Gill
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cat in the Hat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Cat in the Hat about?
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.
Who directed The Cat in the Hat?
The Cat in the Hat was directed by Bo Welch.
Who stars in The Cat in the Hat?
The principal cast of The Cat in the Hat includes Mike Myers, Dakota Fanning, Spencer Breslin, Kelly Preston, Alec Baldwin.
When was The Cat in the Hat released and how long is it?
The Cat in the Hat was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Cat in the Hat?
The Cat in the Hat had a reported production budget of $109M and grossed $133.8M at the worldwide box office (1.23 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Cat in the Hat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cat in the Hat was composed by David Newman.
Is The Cat in the Hat based on a book or true story?
The Cat in the Hat is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Dr. Seuss".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cat in the Hat?
The Cat in the Hat holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).