When the Cat's Away (Chacun cherche son chat) (1996)
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88% of critics liked it
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74% of users liked it
(2,644 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… 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
- Directed By
- Cédric Klapisch
- Written By
- Cédric Klapisch
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Jun 1, 1996 Wide
- Studio
- Sony Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Dan Lybarger, Nitrate Online
A charming French import with lots of heart.
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Staci Layne Wilson, StaciWilson.com
Sort of a French 'Dude, Where's My Cat?' ...
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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
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Garance Clavel
as Chloe
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Zinedine Soualem
as Djamel
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Renee Le Calm
as Madam Renee
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Olivier Py
as Michel
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Princess Lilamani
as Patron At "The Taillandiers"
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Madeleine Marie
as Madame Sureau Who Keeps Getting Lost
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Jean-Marc Truong
as Bouncer
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Simon Abkarian
as Carlos
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Franck Bussi
as Aggressive Guy
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Marilyne Canto
as Policewoman
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Antoine Chappey
as Drunk guy
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Marine Delterme
as Model
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Romain Duris
as Drummer
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Nicolas Koretzy
as Assistant Photographer
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Francois Renaud
as Aggressive Guy
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Camille Japy
as Victoire
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Marina Tomé
as Stylist
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Andrée Damant
as Madame Dubois
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Helene de Fougerolles
as Model
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Eric Savin
as Militant
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Estelle Larrivaz
as Flo The Hairdresser
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Aurelia Petit
as Blanche The Barmaid
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Jane Bradbury
as Model
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Eriq Ebouaney
as Black Workman
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Jacqueline Jehanneuf
as Madame Henriette Clavo
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Arapimou
as Gris Gris Chloé's Cat, Gris Gris Chloé'...
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Frédéric Aufray
as Photographer
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Olivier Bamy
as Black Workman
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Joël Brisse
as Benoît "Bel Canto" The Painter, Benoît ...
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Olympe Brugeille
as Madame Brugeille
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Aline Chantal
as Madame Doubrowsky
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Pascal Chardin
as House Painter
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Carlos Donoso
as Salsa Dancer
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Marcelle Dupuy
as Concierge
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Denis Falgoux
as Denis
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Fanfarniente
as Band
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Marthe Fouquet
as Madame Vilchenu
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Philippe Garcia
as Assistant Stylist
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Michel Glasko
as Michel's Buddy
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Danielle Hoisnard
as Madame Georgette Verligodin
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Jean-Marie
as Patron at "The Taillandiers"
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Kristelle
as Herself
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Gisèle Laquit
as Gisèle, Gisèle, Gisle
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Liane Leroy
as Model
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Franck Manzoni
as Claude Michel's 2nd Buddy
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Felipe Moya
as Troudo
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P'tit Louis
as EDF The Moving Man
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Suzanne Plasson
as Odile
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Rambo the Cat
as Rambo Madame Renée's Cat, Rambo Madame ...
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Paola Ramirez
as Salsa Dancer
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Marie Riva
as Publicity Woman
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Hiam Soualem
as Courtyard Woman
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Coraly Zahonero
as Baker
