Cat Daddies

(2022)

★ 7.2 IMDb · 442 votes

Genres: Documentary

Year: 2022

Runtime: 89 min

Country: United States of America

Director: Mye Hoang

Cast: Nathan Kehn, Peter Mares, Ryan Robertson, David Durst, Jordan Lide

Plot

Man has a new best friend in this heartwarming portrait of nine men whose lives have been forever changed by their proud love of cats.

David Giovanni is living on the streets of New York, determined to stay together with his beloved cat Lucky. When he's finally granted a spot in a transitional housing facility that accepts cats, the COVID-19 pandemic and a devastating medical diagnosis puts his future together with Lucky in doubt. David's journey is interspersed with portraits of other "cat dads" from all over the country and some who struggle to navigate the unprecedented events of 2020 with their little furry friends. They include a group of firefighters, a stunt man, a truck driver, a Bay Area tech worker, a schoolteacher whose cat becomes a viral sensation, and an actor/Instagram influencer. These men couldn't be more different, but they share an unconditional love of their beloved pets. Cat Daddies is a refreshing and timely exploration of modern masculinity and the unlikely bond between man and cat.