Gay Purr-ee

Looking for animation that is not just for kids? Gay Purr-ee proves the point. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 69 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Judy Garland's voice work is a big part of what makes it distinctive. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Gay Purr-ee is worth clearing space for. Gay Purr-ee treats animation as a medium, not a limitation. Mewsette is a starry-eyed cat who grows weary of life on a French farm and heads for the excitement of 1890s Paris. Her tomcat suitor, Jaune-Tom, and his furry cohort, Robespierre, chase after Mewsette, but she's already fallen under the spell of a feline modeling-school racket run by Madame Rubens-Chatte and her slimy assistant, Meowrice. Judy Garland and Robert Goulet bring voice work that does more than the format usually asks for. It was released in 1962. What makes Gay Purr-ee more than a curiosity is writing that would hold up in any format. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Gay Purr-ee belongs on any best-of list regardless of format. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. The writing operates at a level the format's reputation does not fully prepare you for. Adult animation that actually works for adults.

Gay Purr-ee was released in 1962, directed by Abe Levitow. The full 85-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.