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The Cat Returns

7.120021h 15mGMovieAdventureFantasyAnimation

Young Haru rescues a cat from being run over, but soon learns it's no ordinary feline; it happens to be the Prince of the Cats.

DirectorHiroyuki Morita
WriterReiko Yoshida
ProducersHideyuki Takai·Takeyoshi Matsushita

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Cast · Directed by Hiroyuki Morita

CIChizuru Ikewaki
Chizuru Ikewaki
Haru Yoshioka (voice)
YHYoshihiko Hakamada
Yoshihiko Hakamada
Baron (voice)
AMAki Maeda
Aki Maeda
Yuki (voice)
TWTetsu Watanabe
Tetsu Watanabe
Muta (voice)
YSYousuke Saito
Yousuke Saito
Toto (voice)
TYTakayuki Yamada
Takayuki Yamada
Lune (voice)
HSHitomi Sato
Hitomi Sato
Hiromi (voice)
KSKenta Satoi
Kenta Satoi
Natori (voice)
MHMari Hamada
Mari Hamada
Natoru (voice)
KOKumiko Okae
Kumiko Okae
Haru's Mother (voice)
TTTetsuro Tamba
Tetsuro Tamba
Cat King (voice)
YOYo Oizumi
Yo Oizumi
Japanese Teacher (voice)

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The Cat Returns — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Cat Returns?

The Cat Returns is streaming on HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Cat Returns on Netflix?

No, The Cat Returns is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max.

Is The Cat Returns on Amazon Prime Video?

The Cat Returns isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Cat Returns for free?

The Cat Returns is available on HBO Max in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.