Top 10 Movies Starring Cats

When you think of films about cats, The Aristocats is probably the first that comes to mind. When a wealthy cat and her kittens are kidnapped, they must team up with a charming alley cat to get back home. With jazzy music, adorable kittens and a lovely French atmosphere, it's one of the most beloved cat films ever.

Antonio Banderas as a tough, charismatic, sword-fighting cat in a hat and boots? Yes, please. After his introduction in Shrek 2, Puss became so popular that he got his own adventure, searching for the legendary goose that lays golden eggs while running into old enemies and new allies. Bonus: his huge, adorable eyes remain one of the most iconic moments of the Shrek films.

This film is based on the true story of street musician James Bowen, whose life changed when he took in a stray cat. Bob helps James overcome his addiction, and the two become inseparable. A heartwarming story about friendship, perseverance and an incredibly smart cat. Fun fact: the real Bob plays himself in most of the film!

Japanese animation and cats are a perfect match, and The Cat Returns proves it. Haru, a schoolgirl, saves a cat who turns out to be the prince of the Cat Kingdom. As a 'reward' she's expected to marry him, and a daring escape begins with the help of the mysterious Baron. Dreamy, fairy-tale-like and full of bizarre, cute cat moments.

Garfield is the king of laziness, lasagna and sarcastic remarks. In this live-action/CGI film, Garfield sets out on an adventure to rescue Odie the dog. Despite his cynical attitude and love of food, he proves he has a heart of gold. Bill Murray as the voice of Garfield? Perfect casting.

In this Dutch family film, Carice van Houten plays a mysterious young woman who used to be a cat. She still behaves like one, communicates with the town's cats and helps a shy journalist uncover a scandal. Based on Annie M.G. Schmidt's beloved book, it's a heartwarming, funny film in which cats aren't just whisperers of secrets but real heroes.

A wealthy, arrogant businessman (Kevin Spacey) is magically transformed into a cat after an accident. Now he has to learn what really matters in life while trying to communicate with his family as a furry four-legged creature. Cheesy and bizarre, but a fun guilty pleasure for cat lovers.

Felix the Cat is one of the oldest and most iconic cartoon cats, and in 1988 he got his own film. In this adventure, Felix travels to a magical dimension to rescue a princess from an evil ruler. It's weird, colorful and full of strange animation, but Felix remains a legend.

Milo (a cat) and Otis (a dog) get separated and set off on an epic quest to find each other again. What makes this film special is that it was shot entirely with real animals, without CGI. Their adventures and obstacles are both exciting and adorable, a classic for animal lovers.

Coraline discovers a dark alternate version of her world, and the nameless black cat becomes her mysterious guide. He can talk, knows more than he lets on and moves between worlds as if it's nothing. The film is imaginative and eerie, and the cat is easily one of the coolest and smartest film cats ever.