Cats Don't Dance is a 1997 animated musical comedy film that tells the story of Danny, an ambitious and talented cat who dreams of becoming a movie star in Hollywood. Despite the fact that animals are often relegated to minor roles in the film industry, Danny is determined to break the "species barrier" and prove that he has what it takes to be a leading man. With the help of his new friend, Pudge the penguin, and a group of other animal actors, Danny sets out to achieve his dream and overcome the obstacles that stand in his way. Along the way, he meets Sawyer, a cynical female cat who is initially dismissive of Danny's ambitions, but eventually becomes his love interest. The film features a star-studded voice cast, including Scott Bakula, Jasmine Guy, Natalie Cole, George Kennedy, Hal Holbrook, John Rhys-Davies, and Emmy-winner Don Knotts. The music is composed by Randy Newman, who also wrote the songs for the film. Cats Don't Dance was released in 1997 and received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its colorful animation, catchy music, and lighthearted humor. The film has since become a cult classic and is often cited as an underrated gem of animated cinema.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Cats Don't Dance include Blue's Big Musical Movie, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, Monsters, Inc., Chicken Run, Space Jam, For the Birds.

Cats Don't Dance was released in theaters on March 26, 1997.