The Aristocats

Name: The Aristocats
Director: Wolfgang Reitherman
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family, Adventure
Released: 1970-01-01
Duration: 78 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Phil Harris, Eva Gabor, Sterling Holloway, Scatman Crothers, Paul Winchell

1970Dir. Wolfgang Reitherman1h 18m

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Runtime1h 18m

Released1970

Budget$4M

Box office$191M

DirectorWolfgang Reitherman

About This Movie

The Aristocats is a charming little venture from Disney, released in 1970 under the direction of Wolfgang Reitherman. It showcases that classic hand-drawn animation style, which feels warm and inviting, even as it navigates the streets of Paris. The pacing is leisurely, allowing the audience to soak in the jazzy atmosphere created by songs like 'Everybody Wants to Be a Cat.' The character designs are distinct, with Duchess' elegance contrasting beautifully with Thomas O'Malley's streetwise charm. Themes of family and loyalty are woven in, but it's really the music and the quirky side characters that steal the show. It’s not groundbreaking, but it has a certain whimsical charm that captures that early '70s Disney vibe quite well.

Released on December 24, 1970.Last animated feature approved by Walt Disney.Music by the Sherman Brothers, notable for catchy tunes.Features a blend of 2D animation and watercolor backgrounds.