Garfield Gets a Life
Synopsis
Garfield and his owner, Jon Arbuckle, are in a rut. Life for them is a complete bore. They both need a life. Jon tries several unsuccessful times to get a date. Then he attends a class for the personality impaired where he meets a young woman and all seems to be great for Jon, but Garfield starts to feel neglected and left out.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Sparey
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Davis
- Original Score
- David Benoit, Desiree Goyette
- Original Title
- Garfield Gets a Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- Paws, Wang Film Productions, Cuckoo's Nest Studios, United Media Productions, Lee Mendelson Film Productions, Film Roman
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Sparey
Jim Davis
David Benoit, Desiree Goyette
Timothy J. Borquez, Brian Mars
Jim Davis, Phil Roman
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Davis
Writer
Phil Roman
Producer
John Sparey
Director
Timothy J. Borquez
Editor
Brian Mars
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Garfield Gets a Life
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What is Garfield Gets a Life about?
Garfield and his owner, Jon Arbuckle, are in a rut. Life for them is a complete bore. They both need a life. Jon tries several unsuccessful times to get a date. Then he attends a class for the personality impaired where he meets a young woman and all seems to be great for Jon, but Garfield starts to feel neglected and left out.
Who directed Garfield Gets a Life?
Garfield Gets a Life was directed by John Sparey.
Who stars in Garfield Gets a Life?
The principal cast of Garfield Gets a Life includes Lorenzo Music, Thom Huge, Gregg Berger, Frank Welker, June Foray.
When was Garfield Gets a Life released and how long is it?
Garfield Gets a Life was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Garfield Gets a Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Garfield Gets a Life was composed by David Benoit, Desiree Goyette.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Garfield Gets a Life?
Garfield Gets a Life holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).