Studio Ghibli fans take note: here’s another opportunity for you to see classic Miyazaki on the big screen! The Cat Returns will be shown nationally on April 22nd, 23rd, and 25th. Go to the Fathom Events website to check for a location near you.
https://www.fathomevents.com/events/studio-ghibli-fest-2018-the-cat-returns
You’ll have to chose whether to see this movie in a dubbed (English voice-over) version, or subbed (in Japanese with subtitles). Typically when I’ve seen other Studio Ghibli movies in a movie theater I’ve opted for the subbed version because I’ve seen the dubbed version at home. I’m torn on this one though; I really enjoy hearing Cary Elwes voice the character of Baron. Other notable voices you may recognize in the dubbed version include Anne Hathaway, Tim Curry, Peter Boyle, Elliot Gould, and Kristen Bell.
I’m glad these Studio Ghibli movies are being brought back to the big screen by Fathom Events. Other movies included in this year’s Studio Ghibli Fest include Porco Rosso in May, Pom Poko in June, Princess Mononoke in July, Grave of the Fireflies in August, My Neighbor Totoro in September (which is celebrating its 30th anniversary!), Spirited Away in October, and Castle in the Sky in November.
Here’s the original Japanese trailer:
As well as a short video that explains a little more of the plot: