The Adventures of Milo and Otis (Koneko Monogatari) (A Kitten's Story)

The Adventures of Milo and Otis (Koneko Monogatari) (A Kitten's Story) (1986)

  • 80% of critics liked it
    (10 reviews)

  • 71% of users liked it
    (52,612 ratings)

Milo is a kitten, Otis is a dog. When Milo gets into a small box with the intention of taking a trip down a river, Otis follows. En route, the stars encounter bad weather, life-threatening situations, and even potential mates. Original made for Japanese TV under the title Koneko Monogatari, The… More

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G, 1 hr. 15 min.
Directed By
Masanori Hata
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, Kids & Family, Art House & International, Comedy
In Theaters
May 12, 1986 Wide
On DVD
Dec 11, 2001
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

  • Randy White, Common Sense Media

    A lovable pet tale about friendship despite differences.

  • Staci Layne Wilson, StaciWilson.com

    A good one for not-too-choosy animal lovers, and small kids.

  • James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette

    A real charmer and lots of fun

  • Alex Sandell, Juicy Cerebellum

    A cat. A dog. My grandma loved it. I thought it was okay.

  • Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com

    They're just so CUTE!

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Tim S


    Cuteness, cuteness and more cuteness - but not cute enough.

  • Curtis L


    Nothing like watching cute animals getting killed on screen by Japanese for American kicks. Still, first movie I ever cried in. I soothed myself by saying it was movie tricks, but upon re-watching they totally just freaking slaughtered lots and lots of puppies and kitties.

  • Rachel F


    Such a cute movie.

  • Jason S


    Cute kids film.

  • danny d


    animals talk without moving their mouths

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