Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat (2003): Full list of cast in the movie

Released on November 21, 2003, The Cat in the Hat was based on Dr. Seuss' 1957 children's book of the same name. The film was written by Alec Berg, David Mandel, and Jeff Schaffer and directed by Bo Welch. It featured Mike Myers, Dakota Fanning, Spencer Breslin, Alec Baldwin, and Kelly Preston in pivotal roles.

The film was produced by Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures, and Imagine Entertainment. It was distributed in North America by Universal Pictures and internationally by DreamWorks Pictures.

The Cat in the Hat followed the unexpected appearance of the titular Cat in the lives of a brother(Conrad) and sister(Sally) duo on a stormy day when no one was home. The Cat, despite its good intentions, unintentionally caused chaos in their lives but managed to completely clean up the mess before the siblings' mother's arrival.

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Full list of cast for Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat

1) Mike Meyers as the Cat in the Hat

Mike Meyers as the Cat in the Hat (Image via Getty - Photo by Monica Schipper/WireImage)

Mike Meyers plays the titular character in the film. Standing tall at 6 ft, The Cat in the Hat is a humanlike cat who wears an oversized red bow tie and possesses a magical red-and-white-striped hat that contains many surprises.

Mike Meyers is best known for Saturday Night Live (1989–2015), Austin Powers (1997–2002), and Shrek (2001–present).

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2) Dakota Fanning as Sally Walden

Dakota Fanning as Sally Walden (Image via Getty - Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage)

Dakota Fanning stars as Sally Walden, an eight-year-old in the movie. She is one half of the brother-sister duo who are surprised by the appearance of the titular Cat. As opposed to her brother's inquisitive nature, Sally is more rule-obeying and a bit authoritative.

Some of Dakota Fanning's previous works include War of the Worlds (2005), Ripley (2024), and The Watchers (2024).

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3) Spencer Breslin as Conrad Walden

Spencer Breslin as Conrad Walden (Image via Instagram/Spencer Breslin)

Spencer Breslin plays Conrad Walden, Sally's 12-year-old brother, in The Cat in the Hat. As opposed to Sally, Conrad believes in taking risks and is not as rule-abiding as his younger sister.

Spencer Breslin has been associated with projects such as Law & Order (1998), Disney's The Kid (2000), and The Shaggy Dog (2006).

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4) Alec Baldwin as Lawrence Quinn

Alec Baldwin as Lawrence Quinn (Image via Getty - Photo by Sonia Moskowitz/Getty Images)

Alec Baldwin plays Lawrence "Larry" Quinn in the film. He is portrayed as an egotistical and dishonorable man who wants to marry Conrad and Sally's mother, Joan, only to acquire her wealth. He is also generally passively hostile towards the siblings as they do not serve his interests.

Some of Alec Baldwin's best-known projects include Knots Landing (1984–1985), The Departed (2006), and 30 Rock (2006-2013).

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5) Kelly Preston as Joan Walden

Kelly Preston as Joan Walden (Image via Getty - Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage)

Kelly Preston plays Joan Walden in the film. Joan is Conrad and Sally's mother. She is a single mother and a workaholic real estate agent who works for Hank Humberfloob.

Kelly Preston is best known for her work in projects such as Mischief (1985), Jerry Maguire (1996), and What a Girl Wants (2003).

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Additional cast of the film

The film also includes other important characters played by the following members of the cast:

• Victor Brandt, as the Narrator
• Amy Hill as Mrs. Kwan, the children's babysitter
• Sean Hayes as Hank Humberfloob, Joan's clean-freak boss
• Danielle Chuchran and Taylor Rice as Thing 1, an impish creature brought in by the Cat
• Brittany Oaks and Talia-Lynn Prairie as Thing 2, an impish creature brought in by the Cat
• Bugsy as Nevins, the Waldens' pet dog
• Steven Anthony Lawrence as the Dumb Schweitzer
• Paris Hilton as a clubber
• Candace Dean Brown as a secretary at Humberfloob Real Estate

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The Cat in the Hat is available for viewing on several platforms, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Fandango at Home, Apple TV Plus, Google Play Movies, Roku, Tubi, and Vudu.