---
title: "The Garfield Movie"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-garfield-movie-2024"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 748783
imdb_id: "tt5779228"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 101
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 1461
content_rating: "PG"
---

# The Garfield Movie (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-garfield-movie-2024

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Garfield Movie is a 2024 animated adventure comedy film based on Jim Davis’s comic strip. Directed by Mark Dindal and written, the film follows the iconic orange tabby known for hating Mondays and loving lasagna as he leaves his comfortable indoor life for an outdoor escapade. Chris Pratt provides the voice of Garfield, while his canine companion Odie joins him on the journey. The story introduces Vic, a scruffy street cat who is revealed to be Garfield’s long‑lost father, prompting the duo to team with him in a high‑stakes heist. The film blends humor and family‑friendly action, emphasizing the contrast between pampered privilege and street‑wise resourcefulness. At a runtime of 1 hour and 41 minutes, the movie carries a PG rating and was released in the United States on May 24, 2024. It is presented as an adventure, animation, comedy, and family title, aiming to appeal to both longtime fans of the comic and new audiences.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Garfield leaves his pampered life for a wild heist adventure with his long-lost father."

### Why Watch
- charming animated reboot with fresh outdoor adventure
- fun dynamic between Garfield, Odie, and Vic

### Caveats & Content Note
- may lack depth for older viewers
- Tone & Suitability: suitable for all ages with mild slapstick humor and themes of family and adventure.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: humorous, family-friendly, lighthearted, mischievous, heartwarming

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu, fuboTV | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Kids | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mark Dindal
- **Networks / Studios**: Alcon Entertainment, DNEG, Wayfarer Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Chris Pratt** as *Garfield (voice)*
- **Samuel L. Jackson** as *Vic (voice)*
- **Hannah Waddingham** as *Jinx (voice)*
- **Ving Rhames** as *Otto (voice)*
- **Nicholas Hoult** as *Jon (voice)*
- **Cecily Strong** as *Marge Malone (voice)*
- **Harvey Guillén** as *Odie (voice)*
- **Brett Goldstein** as *Roland (voice)*
- **Bowen Yang** as *Nolan (voice)*
- **Snoop Dogg** as *Maurice (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this a live-action or animated movie?
It is a fully animated film.

### Q: Does it follow the original comic strip?
Yes, it draws from the characters and humor of Jim Davis' comic strip.

### Q: Who voices Garfield in this version?
The cast details can be found in the full credits, but specific voice actors are not mentioned in the synopsis.

### Q: Is it a sequel to the 2004 Garfield movie?
No, it is a standalone animated reboot.

### Q: What kind of adventure do they go on?
Garfield and Odie join Vic in a high-stakes heist after being forced out of their pampered life.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Garfield Movie — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/748783)
- [The Garfield Movie](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Garfield_Movie)
- [The Garfield Movie (2024) - IMDb](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5779228/)
- [The Garfield Movie | Movie session times & tickets in Australian…](https://www.flicks.com.au/movie/garfield-2024/)
- [The Garfield Movie, Garfield (2024) | FilmTotaal](https://www.filmtotaal.nl/film/33285)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*