The Cat in the Hat

A closer look at the story

The Cat in the Hat is an animated family comedy adapted from Dr. Seuss's beloved book. Cheering up siblings Gabby and Sebastian, who are settling into a new town, is the Cat's toughest assignment yet. A creature of mischief who tests every limit, he risks losing his magical hat forever once things spiral. Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja direct and wrote the screenplay. Bill Hader voices the Cat, Xochitl Gomez voices Gabby, Tiago Martinez is Sebastian and Matt Berry is Waffles the fish, with Quinta Brunson also in the cast. At 114 minutes, the film stands out as a holiday option for families with children.