When the Cat's Away (Chacun cherche son chat) (1996)

88% of critics liked it
(17 reviews)
75% of users liked it
(2,608 ratings)

When the Cat's Away is a gentle French comedy that explores the problems and anxieties of contemporary urbanites. When Chloe (Garance Clavel), 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… More When the Cat's Away is a gentle French comedy that explores the problems and anxieties of contemporary urbanites. When Chloe (Garance Clavel), 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 (Renée Le Calm), 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. ~ Yuri German, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 30 min.
Directed By: Cédric Klapisch
Written By: Cédric Klapisch
Genres: Drama, Comedy

In Theaters: Jun 1, 1996 Wide
On DVD: Jan 6, 1998
Studio: Sony Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Dan Lybarger, Nitrate Online
A charming French import with lots of heart.
Staci Layne Wilson, StaciWilson.com
Sort of a French 'Dude, Where's My Cat?' ...
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
An irresistibly charming French film about the magical and charming ways in which community is created in large cities.

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Cast

            Garance Clavel as Chloe

            Zinedine Soualem as Djamel

            Renee Le Calm as Madam Renee

            Olivier Py as Michel

            Princess Lilamani as Patron At "The Taillandiers"

            Madeleine Marie as Madame Sureau Who Keeps Getting Lost

            Jean-Marc Truong as Bouncer

            Simon Abkarian as Carlos

            Franck Bussi as Aggressive Guy

            Marilyne Canto as Policewoman

            Antoine Chappey as Drunk guy

            Marine Delterme as Model

            Romain Duris as Drummer

            Nicolas Koretzy as Assistant Photographer

            Francois Renaud as Aggressive Guy

            Camille Japy as Victoire

            Marina Tomé as Stylist

            Andrée Damant as Madame Dubois

            Helene de Fougerolles as Model

            Eric Savin as Militant

            Estelle Larrivaz as Flo The Hairdresser

            Aurelia Petit as Blanche The Barmaid

            Jane Bradbury as Model

            Eriq Ebouaney as Black Workman

            Jacqueline Jehanneuf as Madame Henriette Clavo

            Arapimou as Gris Gris ChloÃ©'s Cat

            Frédéric Aufray as Photographer

            Olivier Bamy as Black Workman

            Joël Brisse as BenoÃ®t "Bel Canto" The Painter

            Olympe Brugeille as Madame Brugeille

            Aline Chantal as Madame Doubrowsky

            Pascal Chardin as House Painter

            Carlos Donoso as Salsa Dancer

            Marcelle Dupuy as Concierge

            Denis Falgoux as Denis

            Fanfarniente as Band

            Marthe Fouquet as Madame Vilchenu

            Philippe Garcia as Assistant Stylist

            Michel Glasko as Michel's Buddy

            Danielle Hoisnard as Madame Georgette Verligodin

            Jean-Marie as Patron at "The Taillandiers"

            Kristelle as Herself

            Gisèle Laquit as GisÃ¨le

            Liane Leroy as Model

            Franck Manzoni as Claude Michel's 2nd Buddy

            Felipe Moya as Troudo

            P'tit Louis as EDF The Moving Man

            Suzanne Plasson as Odile

            Rambo the Cat as Rambo Madame RenÃ©e's Cat

            Paola Ramirez as Salsa Dancer

            Marie Riva as Publicity Woman

            Hiam Soualem as Courtyard Woman

            Coraly Zahonero as Baker
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