Josie and the Pussycats
“Here kitty, kitty, kitty...”
Synopsis
Josie, Melody and Val are three small-town girl musicians determined to take their rock band out of their garage and straight to the top, while remaining true to their look, style and sound. They get a record deal which brings fame and fortune but soon realize they are pawns of two people who want to control the youth of America. They must clear their names, even if it means losing fame and fortune.
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Top Cast
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Rachael Leigh Cook
Josie McCoy
Rosario Dawson
Valerie Brown
Tara Reid
Melody Valentine
Alan Cumming
Wyatt Frame
Parker Posey
Fiona
Gabriel Mann
Alan M.
Paulo Costanzo
Alexander Cabot
Missi Pyle
Alexandra Cabot
Alexander Martin
Les - DuJour
Donald Faison
D.J. - DuJour
Seth Green
Travis - DuJour
Breckin Meyer
Marco - DuJour
JR Bourne
Shop Owner
Tom Butler
Agent Kelly
Carson Daly
Carson Daly
Aries Spears
The Other Carson Daly
Faedragh Carpenter
Teenage Fan
Justin Chatwin
Teenage Fan
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 6, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 5, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$22M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.68x
-$7.1M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Deborah Kaplan, Harry Elfont
- Screenplay & Story
- Deborah Kaplan, Harry Elfont, Dan DeCarlo, Richard Goldwater, John L. Goldwater
- Original Score
- John Frizzell
- Original Title
- Josie and the Pussycats
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $22M
- Worldwide Gross
- $14.9M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Riverdale Productions, Marc Platt Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Deborah Kaplan, Harry Elfont
Deborah Kaplan, Harry Elfont, Dan DeCarlo, Richard Goldwater, John L. Goldwater
John Frizzell
Matthew Libatique
Peter Teschner
Tracey Edmonds, Marc Platt, Tony DeRosa-Grund, Babyface, Richard Goldwater
Department Leadership Roster
Deborah Kaplan
Director
Harry Elfont
Director
Tracey Edmonds
Producer
Deborah Kaplan
Writer
Harry Elfont
Writer
Matthew Libatique
Director of Photography
John Frizzell
Original Music Composer
Peter Teschner
Editor
Jasna Stefanovic
Production Design
Leesa Evans
Costume Design
Marc Platt
Producer
Mike Vézina
Stunt Coordinator
Tony DeRosa-Grund
Producer
Chuck Grimes
Producer
Richard Malzahn
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Josie and the Pussycats
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Josie and the Pussycats about?
Josie, Melody and Val are three small-town girl musicians determined to take their rock band out of their garage and straight to the top, while remaining true to their look, style and sound. They get a record deal which brings fame and fortune but soon realize they are pawns of two people who want to control the youth of America. They must clear their names, even if it means losing fame and fortune.
Who directed Josie and the Pussycats?
Josie and the Pussycats was directed by Deborah Kaplan, Harry Elfont.
Who stars in Josie and the Pussycats?
The principal cast of Josie and the Pussycats includes Rachael Leigh Cook, Rosario Dawson, Tara Reid, Alan Cumming, Parker Posey.
When was Josie and the Pussycats released and how long is it?
Josie and the Pussycats was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Josie and the Pussycats?
Josie and the Pussycats had a reported production budget of $22M and grossed $14.9M at the worldwide box office (0.68 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Josie and the Pussycats?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Josie and the Pussycats was composed by John Frizzell.
Is Josie and the Pussycats based on a book or true story?
Josie and the Pussycats is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Dan DeCarlo", Characters: "Richard Goldwater", Characters: "John L. Goldwater".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Josie and the Pussycats?
Josie and the Pussycats holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).