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The Truth About Cats & Dogs

1996, Comedy, 1h 37m

47 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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Sharp, witty, and charming, The Truth About Cats and Dogs features a standout performance from Janeane Garofalo. Read critic reviews

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Abby (Janeane Garofalo) hosts a popular radio show about pets. When Brian (Ben Chaplin) calls in to ask about his quirky Great Dane, the two surprisingly hit it off. Brian pushes for a date with Abby, who is shy and a bit insecure, so she talks her ditzy neighbor Noelle (Uma Thurman) into taking her place. While the confused and oblivious Brian tries to figure out why his date is so different from the host he spoke to, Abby must work up the nerve to confess, as Noelle is also falling for Brian.
  • Rating:
    PG-13
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Michael Lehmann
  • Producer:
    Cari-esta Albert
  • Writer:
    Audrey Wells
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     original
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $34.1M
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  • Distributor:
    20th Century Fox
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround, Stereo

Cast & Crew

Uma Thurman
Uma Thurman
Noelle
Janeane Garofalo
Janeane Garofalo
Abby
Ben Chaplin
Ben Chaplin
Brian
Jamie Foxx
Jamie Foxx
Ed
James McCaffrey
James McCaffrey
Roy
Richard Coca
Richard Coca
Eric
Stanley DeSantis
Stanley DeSantis
Mario
Antoinette Valente
Antoinette Valente
Susan
Michael Lehmann
Michael Lehmann
Director
Audrey Wells
Audrey Wells
Writer
Richard Hashimoto
Richard Hashimoto
Executive Producer
Audrey Wells
Audrey Wells
Executive Producer
Cari-esta Albert
Cari-esta Albert
Producer
Ben Folds
Ben Folds
Original Music
Howard Shore
Howard Shore
Original Music
Paul Weller
Paul Weller
Original Music
John Popper
John Popper
Original Music
Robert Brinkmann
Robert Brinkmann
Cinematographer
Steve Semel
Steve Semel
Film Editing
Debra Zane
Debra Zane
Casting
Sharon Seymour
Sharon Seymour
Production Design
Jeff Knipp
Jeff Knipp
Art Director
Maggie Martin
Maggie Martin
Set Decoration
Bridget Kelly
Bridget Kelly
Costume Design
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Audience Reviews for The Truth About Cats & Dogs

  • Jun 23, 2011
    It was ok. Nothing more than that. The phone sex scene was especially awkward.
    Bethany M Super Reviewer
  • May 23, 2011
    Decent gender-reversing modern take on <i>Cyrano de Bergerac</i> with winning performances from all 3 leads. Especially Uma as the sweet-natured but air-headed blonde.
    Doctor S Super Reviewer
  • Jun 30, 2010
    It had a good premise, an engaging story, but it was exucuted with neolithic incompetence.
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  • Jul 21, 2009
    It could happen. Couldn't it?
    Lesley N Super Reviewer
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