The Cat Piano (2009) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A city of singing cats is preyed upon by a shadowy figure intent on performing a twisted feline symphony.
Rated NR • 2009 • 8m
This unrated, noir-style animated short, "The Cat Piano," tells a dark and thematically mature story that is not suitable for young children. Its content concerns stem from its central premise: a shadowy figure kidnaps cats to use in a monstrous musical instrument that tortures them. The film contains mature themes of animal cruelty, despair, and a brief suicidal gesture. Violence includes a mob of cats attacking a man, leading to his… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Cat Piano appropriate for kids?
This unrated, noir-style animated short, "The Cat Piano," tells a dark and thematically mature story that is not suitable for young children. Its content concerns stem from its central premise: a shadowy figure kidnaps cats to use in a monstrous musical instrument that tortures… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Cat Piano
What happens in The Cat Piano, moment by moment
- 0:02 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:03 🔥 Mature Themes 8/10
- 0:04 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
Sex and nudity in The Cat Piano
None. A female cat affectionately strokes the male protagonist's chin at the end, but it is a brief, non-sexual gesture of affection.
Violence and gore in The Cat Piano
Violence is stylized but includes some intense sequences. Cats are shown being abducted in sacks. In a climactic scene, an army of cats attacks the human villain, scratching and biting him in a chaotic swarm. This assault directly leads to the man stumbling out of a window and falling to his death, which is shown from a distance. A nightmare sequence shows a cat threatened with a needle.
Language in The Cat Piano
None. The film is narrated through a poem and contains no profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Cat Piano
None. There is no depiction of alcohol, tobacco, or drug use.
Mature themes in The Cat Piano
The film's themes are strong and potentially very disturbing. The central concept involves the systematic kidnapping and torture of animals. The 'Cat Piano' instrument, which harms cats to produce sound, is described in detail. The film deals with loss, grief, and city-wide despair. In one scene, the distraught protagonist makes a hand gesture mimicking shooting himself in the head.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Cat Piano appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Cat Piano is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. This unrated, noir-style animated short, "The Cat Piano," tells a dark and thematically mature story that is not suitable for young children. Its content concerns stem from its central premise: a shadowy figure kidnaps…
What age rating does The Cat Piano have?
The Cat Piano is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Cat Piano about?
This unrated, noir-style animated short, "The Cat Piano," tells a dark and thematically mature story that is not suitable for young children. Its content concerns stem from its central premise: a shadowy figure kidnaps cats to use in a monstrous musical instrument that tortures them. The film contains mature themes of…
Is there sex or nudity in The Cat Piano?
None. A female cat affectionately strokes the male protagonist's chin at the end, but it is a brief, non-sexual gesture of affection.
How violent is The Cat Piano?
Violence is stylized but includes some intense sequences. Cats are shown being abducted in sacks. In a climactic scene, an army of cats attacks the human villain, scratching and biting him in a chaotic swarm. This assault directly leads to the man stumbling…
Is the language in The Cat Piano appropriate for kids?
None. The film is narrated through a poem and contains no profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Cat Piano?
None. There is no depiction of alcohol, tobacco, or drug use.
What mature themes appear in The Cat Piano?
The film's themes are strong and potentially very disturbing. The central concept involves the systematic kidnapping and torture of animals. The 'Cat Piano' instrument, which harms cats to produce sound, is described in detail. The film deals with loss…
How long is The Cat Piano?
The Cat Piano runs 8 minutes, directed by Ari Gibson, Eddie White, released in 2009.
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