Today is World Cat Day and what better way to celebrate our feline companions than to look back on the ten most famous cats in movie history. It’s hard to narrow down a list of cats when there have been so many famous cats, from Simba the sweet lion cub who would be King to Garfield himself. From big to small, cats everywhere get our attention in multiple ways.
Often in movies, cats serve as loveable pets, from either taking over the world to protecting the home from a newly adopted mouse, to eating everything in plain sight and being lazy. In addition to feature films, cats also have taken over Youtube videos, where people can watch cats do the craziest things.
In celebration of our feline friends, we are counting down the top ten cats from movies that have delighted us over the years. Did your favorite cat not make the list? Tell us in the comments below which one is your favorite!
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10.The Siamese cats from Lady and the Tramp
While they had a small role in the film, the Siamese cats were instrumental in creating havoc for poor Lady. They are the classic Siamese cats, being sneaky and causing trouble as Lady tries in vain to keep the house in order.
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9. Mr. Tinkles
From the movie Cats & Dogs, Mr. Tinkles is a cat bent on taking over the world and making humans allergic to all dogs. In this scene, he is seen with other cats plotting before a maid comes in, calling his name loudly as the other cats snicker. It’s hard to be a cat bent on world domination with a name like Mr. Tinkles.
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8. Snowbell
From Stuart Little, Snowbell is a cat who has to contend with the fact that his family has adopted a mouse named Stuart as their son. Snowbell at first is filled with contempt for the newest member of the house, until he eventually warms up to Stuart.
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7. Mr. Bigglesworth
Mr. Bigglesworth is the pet of Dr. Evil from the Austin Powers movie series. Originally, he had hair, but after losing his hair while escaping with Dr. Evil in a cryogenic capsule, he lost all of it. It’s amusing how cats who are supposed to be seen as conniving are often the ones with the silliest names.
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6. Aristocats
It’s hard to choose just one cat from The Aristocats movie. When a wealthy woman’s cat, Duchess, and her three kittens are catnapped, an alley cat named O’Malley comes to their rescue and he eventually falls in love with Duchess as they try to return home. In the scene below, O’Malley introduces Duchess to his friend Scat Cat, who sings a song to them called, “Everybody Wants To Be A Cat.”
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5. Oliver
From the cartoon movie Oliver and Company, an orphaned cat befriends a gang of dogs who have no homes themselves and they often steal. Oliver is a cute kitten who ends up in the hand of a wealthy little girl named Jenny, who is alone and wants a friend.
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4. Sassy
Sassy from Homeward Bound is the very prim, proper, and, well, sassy cat that accompanies her fellow pets Chance and Shadow as they travel the countryside in order to make their way home to their family.
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3. Garfield
From a comic strip to a cartoon and to a movie screen, Garfield has been a staple in everyone’s homes for years. The fat, lazy cat who eats lasagna and torments Odie the dog is one of those cats you love to watch when you get the chance.
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2. Cat in the Hat
Dr. Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat has been a favorite among kids for generations. Appearing in books, movies and an educational program on the television network PBS, the Cat in the Hat is one of the most recognizable faces to children everywhere.
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1. Simba
As much as the other cats on the list are thrilling to watch in their own right, the loveable Simba from The Lion King is one of the most adorable and silliest cats to grace television screens everywhere. From a scared cub who runs away after thinking he killed his father to a confident young Prince who knows he must return home, Simba has warmed our hearts for years.