The Cat Returns

1h 15m · 2002 · Directed by Hiroyuki Morita · 3.7 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Cat Returns (2002) runs 1h 15m, directed by Hiroyuki Morita. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Animation, Drama, Family

Where to watch: HBO Max (US, checked 9 July 2026)