Nine Lives

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Nine Lives

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Released Aug 5, 2016

1h 29m

Comedy

Fantasy

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Tom Brand (Kevin Spacey) is a billionaire whose workaholic lifestyle takes him away from his loving wife Lara and adorable daughter Rebecca. Needing a present for Rebecca's 11th birthday, Brand buys a seemingly harmless cat from a mysterious pet store. Suddenly, a bizarre turn of events traps poor Tom inside the animal's body. The owner of the business tells him that he has one week to reconnect with his family, or live out the rest of his days as a cute and furry feline named Mr. Fuzzypants.

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Critics Consensus

Not meow, not ever.

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Kate Muir

The Times (UK)

There's not a laugh to be had.

Rated: 1/5

Oct 10, 2016

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Geoffrey Macnab

Independent (UK)

It is a mystery, though, why Barry Sonnenfeld (director of The Addams Family and Men In Black) and his cast were drawn to such skittish material.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 25, 2016

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Like a bargain-basement version of Freaky Friday crossed with a cat meme, the comedy here is inert, despite the efforts of a psychotically chipper musical score.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 21, 2016

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Rachel Wagner

rachelsreviews.net

You watch it and just wonder how in the world did this get made? I want to see the documentary about the making of Nine Lives.

Rated: F

Apr 11, 2019

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Allen Adams

The Maine Edge

[Nine Lives] is a children's movie made by people who not only don't understand children, but may actively hate children. It is unfunny and condescending, a collective collection of paychecks.

Rated: 0/5

Feb 15, 2019

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Micheal Compton

Bowling Green Daily News

Every once in a while, a movie comes along that makes you scratch your head and ask yourself, "What were they thinking?" Nine Lives is one of those movies.

Rated: C-

Jan 15, 2019

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Hayleigh P.

It was cute and sentimental but it was just all over the place. Plus, the ending didn’t really make sense. At first I thought the cat had to die in order to have the guy wake up but then the cat showed back up at the end (thank god) but it doesn’t make sense..?

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/21/25

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Audience Member

the film "Nine Lives" is my favorite American film. A touching plot that makes you cry. An incredibly sad, but very instructive story about the fact that a child will not be replaced by any gifts, except for those that are given from the bottom of the heart and those that remind of the parents. The script of the film unfolds very unexpectedly and unexpectedly. The whole film is kept intriguing, which makes it even more interesting. This film will be relevant for many years to come,and will always remain just as instructive. I tried not to write spoilers. I highly recommend this film to watch, after it your life will change dramatically and you will begin to appreciate everythingthat you have, because in one day you can lose everything

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/11/25

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This movie is the equivalent of watching cat clips for an hour

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/25/25

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Ziz D

It is a hilarious movie with several heartwarming scenes! I hated the father at first, but as the movie progresses he becomes much kinder and more fond of the cat and his family, great character development. The cat is adorable. Great for family movie time with kids too!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/05/25

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Emily B

This might be a little biased since I relate to Rebecca an unhealthy amount but it's a really great movie! Don't let the other reviews talk you out of watching this masterpiece <3

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/25

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Infinityfights 6

Cine, es todo lo que puedo decir

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/11/25

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Synopsis

Tom Brand (Kevin Spacey) is a billionaire whose workaholic lifestyle takes him away from his loving wife Lara and adorable daughter Rebecca. Needing a present for Rebecca's 11th birthday, Brand buys a seemingly harmless cat from a mysterious pet store. Suddenly, a bizarre turn of events traps poor Tom inside the animal's body. The owner of the business tells him that he has one week to reconnect with his family, or live out the rest of his days as a cute and furry feline named Mr. Fuzzypants.

Director: Barry Sonnenfeld
Producer: Lisa Ellzey
Screenwriter: Gwyn Lurie, Matt Allen, Caleb Wilson, Dan Antoniazzi, Ben Shiffrin
Distributor: EuropaCorp
Production Co: EuropaCorp, Fundamental Films
Rating: PG (Some Rude Humor|Language|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 5, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 25, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $19.6M
Runtime: 1h 29m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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