Synopsis
A lost and alone kitten joins a gang of dogs engaged in petty larceny in New York City.
Scores
Overall Score
83.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
87.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
92.3%
Review Aggregate
59.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 53% of 51 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, emotional, funny. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
family-friendlyemotionalfunnylightheartedcharacter-drivenvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Lawrence | 1988 | $1,378,000 | $3,654,000 | (est) |
| Billy Joel | 1988 | $848,000 | $2,249,000 | (est) |
| Cheech Marin | 1988 | $639,000 | $1,693,000 | (est) |
| Richard Mulligan | 1988 | $522,000 | $1,385,000 | (est) |
| Roscoe Lee Browne | 1988 | $447,000 | $1,184,000 | (est) |
| Sheryl Lee Ralph | 1988 | $393,000 | $1,042,000 | (est) |
| Dom DeLuise | 1988 | $353,000 | $936,000 | (est) |
| Taurean Blacque | 1988 | $321,000 | $852,000 | (est) |
| Carl Weintraub | 1988 | $296,000 | $785,000 | (est) |
| Robert Loggia | 1988 | $275,000 | $729,000 | (est) |
| Natalie Gregory | 1988 | $257,000 | $682,000 | (est) |
| William Glover | 1988 | $242,000 | $642,000 | (est) |
| Bette Midler | 1988 | $229,000 | $607,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score52.0
RT critic review count56
Rotten Tomatoes audience score62.0
RT audience rating count50,000
IMDb rating6.6
IMDb votes55,791
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1988 | $53,279,056 | $141,281,820 |
| International | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1988 | $53,279,056 | $141,281,820 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1988 | $26,639,528 | $70,640,910 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1988 | $36,679,000 | $97,262,907 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1988 | $19,186,000 | $50,876,145 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1988 | $13,319,764 | $35,320,455 |
| Total Revenues | 1988 | $95,824,292 | $254,100,418 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1988 | $31,000,000 | $82,203,717 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1988 | $11,198,000 (est) | $29,694,104 (est) |
| Participations | 1988 | $7,666,000 | $20,328,184 |
| Residuals ? | 1988 | $4,764,000 | $12,632,855 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1988 | $5,270,000 | $13,974,632 |
| Total Expenses | 1988 | $59,898,000 | $158,833,491 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1988 | $35,926,292 | $95,266,927 |
