When the Cat's Away
"No man. No job. No cat."
Originally released in 1996. When the Cat's Away is a comedy film. directed by Cédric Klapisch.
Starring Garance Clavel, Zinedine Soualem, and Renée Le Calm
Synopsis
When Chloe, a young Parisian, decides to take a long-overdue vacation, she has to find someone to look after Gris-Gris, her beloved cat. Everyone, including her gay male roommate, refuses to help her, but she finally makes an arrangement with the elderly Madame Renée, who often watches over other peoples' cats and dogs. However, when Chloe comes back, Madame Renée tells her that unfortunately the cat has been lost, and the unlucky owner goes on a search for her dear animal friend. While looking for the cat, she meets many colorful characters who populate the neighborhood.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 3, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (99 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Garance Clavel
as Chloé
Zinedine Soualem
as Djamel
Renée Le Calm
as Madame Renée
Olivier Py
as Michel
Simon Abkarian
as Carlos
Marilyne Canto
as la femme flic
Antoine Chappey
as le mec bourré
Romain Duris
as le joueur de batterie
Hélène de Fougerolles
as un mannequin
Eric Savin
as le militant onze de pique
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Vertigo Productions
- France 2 Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is When the Cat's Away about?
When Chloe, a young Parisian, decides to take a long-overdue vacation, she has to find someone to look after Gris-Gris, her beloved cat. Everyone, including her gay male roommate, refuses to help h...
Who directed When the Cat's Away?
When the Cat's Away was directed by Cédric Klapisch.
How long is When the Cat's Away?
When the Cat's Away has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was When the Cat's Away released?
When the Cat's Away was released on April 3, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in When the Cat's Away?
The main cast of When the Cat's Away includes Garance Clavel, Zinedine Soualem, Renée Le Calm, Olivier Py, Simon Abkarian.