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That Darn Cat (1965)

(1965, Rated G, Family and kids, Starring Hayley Mills, Dean Jones)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Amusing but long romp for both adults and kids.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
  • Violence & scariness :

    Kidnapping is part of the plot, but it's treated humorously.
  • Sexy stuff :

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About That Darn Cat (1965)

Parents need to know that, although younger kids will enjoy the cute cat's antics, the movie is way too long to hold their complete attention. That being said, there's no objectionable material here.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about classic movies. Is this movie still funny, even though it was made in the 1960s? Where did you find yourself laughing? Did anything seem outdated to you -- or not make sense? Older kids may be interested in comparing and contrasting it with the remake.
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  1. Kid Reviewer
    Age 11
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    This movie is very good. Nothing bad in it at all!

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    a squeaky clean movie!

    This movie is a lot of fun....plus there is nothing objectionable at all!

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