The Aristocats1970The Aristocats
1970
In 1910 Paris, an elegant mother cat named Duchess and her three kittens are set to inherit a fortune, until the jealous butler abandons them in the countryside. A happy-go-lucky alley cat, Thomas O'Malley, offers to see them safely home.
The default: films the whole family can watch together; any scary or intense moments for the littlest viewers are flagged in the Context Notes.
Why it’s here
An elegant mother cat leads her kittens home with the help of a scrappy alley cat who becomes a father to them. Jazz, humor, and a family restored.
Context notes
For parents, before you press play.
A butler drugs the cats and abandons them, and there's a comically drunk goose. The Siamese cat in "Everybody Wants to Be a Cat" is a caricature (Disney+ attaches an advisory).
The Aristocats (1970)
Discussion questions
When the credits end, go around the room. Each person gives the film a score out of ten and says why.
- Why did Edgar want to get rid of the cats?
- What did O'Malley do to help Duchess and the kittens?
- Which kitten were you most like?
- Was the jazz music beautiful, or just loud?
Content advisory
Common Sense Media 4+: cats drugged and abandoned; chases; a comically drunk goose.
Trailer
Best edition
The disc comes first.
The Aristocats Blu-ray (Disney100)
Blu-ray · February 28, 2023
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