The Cat From Outer Space

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The Cat From Outer Space

G

1978

1h 43m

Kids & Family

Comedy

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A UFO captained by a cat-like extraterrestrial (Ronnie Schell) is intercepted by the U.S. Military. The spacecraft's feline pilot, who goes by the human name Jake, reveals to his captors that he must locate a substance called "Org 12" to restore his battered spacecraft and reunite with his mothership. With help from scientist Frank Wilson (Ken Berry), Jake figures out the Earth equivalent of Org 12 -- gold -- and then activates his collar's technological capabilities to help retrieve it.

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Ian Nathan

Empire Magazine

There's enough here to capture the imaginations of the smallest viewers, animals with personalities always work a treat in that department, but the film's rewards will always have to be measured by the simple proposal of its title.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 19, 2018

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Variety

The fun, as usual with Disney pix, comes in the believable sight gags provided along the way. Also as usual, it's a good cast of veterans and nothing to tax them beyond their abilities, all ably kept in pace by director Norman Tokar.

Nov 26, 2008

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Fiona Ferguson

Time Out

Routine hi-jinks ensue, mixing strangely with ecology consciousness-raising, pseudo-scientific jargon, and everyday telekinesis.

Jun 24, 2006

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Barbara Shulgasser

Common Sense Media

Talking alien cat outsmarts lesser humans in '70s comedy.

Rated: 2/5

Apr 17, 2019

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Jo Berry

Movies4Kids

Deliciously silly stuff.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 19, 2018

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TV Guide

A fine Disney product scripted by cartoonist Key.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 19, 2018

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Hannah A

This absolutely incredible film combines wit, a strong plot and great characterisation. In a class of its own, its highly sophisticated narrative arc keeps the viewer on the edge of their seat, except when they're falling on the floor laughing. This film has everything: a lovable hero, comedy, a love story, a strong villain, moments of jeopardy, plot twists and above all a happy ending. A must-see for all!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/22/25

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Bruce L

A average action comedy that has just a few laughs becomes a above average action movie in the last ten minutes. Ok for kids.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

05/22/25

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Mike S

Fun family movie that is well acted, and great stunts at the end. This was a time before CGI, so many of the action sequences are real. As the title suggests, a cat from outer space gets stuck on Earth due to a malfunctioning space craft. Typical Disney romp follows which makes for a fun low brow action comedy. This is a must for Disney movie fans!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/04/25

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Lian D

This movie changed my life. It cured my depression and gave me a will to live. I recommend turning on subtitles and make them yellow and the audio in spanish for the best viewing experience:)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/25

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Cinder M

Great Movie, I was expecting to lack some substance, but it was actual quite entertaining and a really good movie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/05/25

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Audience Member

My cat would recommend, he sat & watched for a whole 30 minutes before getting distracted.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10/24

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Synopsis

A UFO captained by a cat-like extraterrestrial (Ronnie Schell) is intercepted by the U.S. Military. The spacecraft's feline pilot, who goes by the human name Jake, reveals to his captors that he must locate a substance called "Org 12" to restore his battered spacecraft and reunite with his mothership. With help from scientist Frank Wilson (Ken Berry), Jake figures out the Earth equivalent of Org 12 -- gold -- and then activates his collar's technological capabilities to help retrieve it.

Director: Norman Tokar
Producer: Ron Miller, Norman Tokar
Screenwriter: Ted Key
Production Co: Walt Disney Productions
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 9, 1978, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Runtime: 1h 43m

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