The Truth About Cats & Dogs Poster
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Release Date: 1996

DVD Release Date: April 17th, 2001

PG-13|1 hr 37 min

Plot Summary
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.

Cast: Uma Thurman, Janeane Garofalo, Ben Chaplin, Jamie Foxx, James McCaffrey, Richard Coca, Stanley DeSantis, Antoinette Valente

Director: Michael Lehmann

Genres: Comedy

Production Co: 20th Century Fox

Keywords: Madcap, Amusing, 1990s, Love triangle, Rivalry, Charming, Deception, Los Angeles, Love interest, Love

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  • 88
    Roger EbertChicago Sun-Times

    Janeane Garofalo in this movie... is so likable, so sympathetic, so revealing of her character's doubts and desires, that she carries us headlong into the story. show more

  • 75
    James BerardinelliReelViews

    There aren't many surprises, but the script is written with a degree of wit, and there are some bitingly funny one-liners (all of which are delivered by Garofalo). show more

  • 75
    Edward GuthmannSan Francisco Chronicle

    You can see the outcome from a distance, but Michael Lehmann ("Heathers") directs with such snap, and the actors play their concert of comic duets and trios with such skill and charm, that The Truth About Cats & Dogs emerges a surprising, first-rate romantic comedy. show more

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