Puss in Boots

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Puss in Boots

PG

Released Oct 28, 2011

1h 30m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Animation

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Long before meeting Shrek, Puss in Boots, just named a hero for saving a woman from a charging bull, is run out of town on suspicion of bank robbery, even though the real villain is Puss' friend, Humpty Dumpty. Though there is still animosity between them, Puss and Humpty reunite to steal a goose that lays golden eggs. Joining them for the adventure of nine lifetimes is notorious cat burglar, Kitty Softpaws.

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Critics Consensus

It isn't deep or groundbreaking, but what it lacks in profundity, Puss in Boots more than makes up for with an abundance of wit, visual sparkle, and effervescent charm.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Puss in Boots kind of surprised me. Far more witty then I expected it to be, nicely animated and featuring a charming story of forgiveness and redemption that belies its Shrek inspired fractured fairy tale roots, this movie more than won me over.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 27, 2012

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Derek Malcolm

London Evening Standard

What kids will get from it is plenty of fairly outrageous but not often witty fun with fairytale elements blended into a kind of latterday spaghetti western. For the rest of us, there is plenty of nice visual detail.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 9, 2011

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

It's all amiable stuff, with a perfectly decent script, and the feline hero lapping his milk gets an indulgent laugh.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 8, 2011

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

The laughs are mostly derived from situational comedy, making it more universal than Shrek's pop-culture-heavy referential skits.

Rated: 8/10

Nov 30, 2020

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Surprisingly, it's one of the animated highlights of 2011.

Rated: 3.5/4.0

Sep 20, 2020

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

As an origin tale, it is a sharp and sophisticated piece of storytelling.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jun 2, 2020

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TROYS S

“Puss in Boots” is a very charming and funny little animated swashbuckler.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/31/25

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Curve 3

TS IS TUFF VRO 🥶🥶🥶

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/29/25

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Daniel S

He Came. He Purred. He Conquered Puss in Boots takes a beloved side character from a tired franchise and spins him into a surprisingly rich, stylish, and emotionally layered solo adventure. With a backstory full of betrayal, a Zorro-inspired charm voiced perfectly by Antonio Banderas, and a plot that juggles humor, heart, and heists, this film proves it has more than just nine lives.. it has legs for a franchise of its own. Packed with clever fairy-tale subversions, dynamic action, and subtle innuendo, it’s a genuinely entertaining watch for both kids and adults. This isn’t just a cash-grab spin-off; it’s a witty, well-crafted tale with its own soul. Recommended.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/29/25

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BlueTop World b

this movie is just ok

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/27/25

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Melven L.

A Nostalgia movie for kids

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/25/25

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PEKING D

Animation in the hearts of many people

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/05/25

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Chris Miller

Director

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Puss in Boots

Salma Hayek

Kitty Softpaws

Zach Galifianakis

Humpty Alexander Dumpty

Billy Bob Thornton

Jack

Amy Sedaris

Jill

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Synopsis

Long before meeting Shrek, Puss in Boots, just named a hero for saving a woman from a charging bull, is run out of town on suspicion of bank robbery, even though the real villain is Puss' friend, Humpty Dumpty. Though there is still animosity between them, Puss and Humpty reunite to steal a goose that lays golden eggs. Joining them for the adventure of nine lifetimes is notorious cat burglar, Kitty Softpaws.

Director: Chris Miller
Producer: Joe Aguilar, Latifa Ouaou
Screenwriter: Tom Wheeler
Distributor: DreamWorks SKG
Production Co: DreamWorks Animation
Rating: PG (Some Adventure Action|Mild Rude Humor)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 28, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 25, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $149.2M
Runtime: 1h 30m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital

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