---
title: "Top Cat Begins"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/top-cat-begins-2015"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 293644
imdb_id: "tt4057916"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 157
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Top Cat Begins (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/top-cat-begins-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Top Cat Begins is a computer-animated comedy film released in the year 2015. The movie is also known by its Spanish title, which translates in English to Top Cat: The Start of the Gang. The production of the film was handled by Anima Studios, and it was distributed in Mexico by Warner Bros Pictures. Additional visual effects and animation for the project were provided by Prana Studios as well as Discreet Arts Productions. Within the story, Top Cat and his new feline friend hatch a scheme to steal from the fearful Mr Big. The feature runs for one hour and twenty-nine minutes and falls under the comedy, animation, and family genres. In Mexico, the film was released on October 30, 2015.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Hoopla | Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Stan, Beamafilm | Beamafilm | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Andrés Couturier
- **Networks / Studios**: Ánima Estudios, Discreet Arts Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Rául Anaya** as *Don Gato (voice)*
- **Mauricio Pérez** as *Benito Bodoque / Cucho (voice)*
- **Octavio Rojas** as *Oficial Matute (voice)*
- **Gerardo Alonso** as *Panza (voice)*
- **Jesús Guzmán** as *Demóstenes (voice)*
- **Mario Filio** as *Espanto (voice)*
- **Miguel Ángel Ghigliazza** as *Don Señor (voice)*
- **Ricardo Tejedo** as *Nudillos (voice)*
- **Mireya Mendoza** as *Pantera (voice)*
- **Óscar Flores** as *Rata (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Top Cat Begins online?
Top Cat Begins is currently available to watch or stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Fandango At Home, YouTube Free, Plex. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Top Cat Begins worth watching?
Top Cat Begins holds a community rating of 6.8/10 based on 157 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Animation for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Top Cat Begins and when was it released?
Top Cat Begins is a feature film with a runtime of 89 minutes. It was released in 2015. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Top Cat Begins?
Top Cat Begins was directed by Andrés Couturier.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Top Cat Begins — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/293644)
- [Top Cat Begins (2015) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4057916/fullcredits/)
- [Top Cat Begins - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top_Cat_Begins)
- [Top Cat Begins (2015) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/293644-don-gato-el-inicio-de-la-pandilla/cast)
- [Top Cat Begins (2015) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/top-cat-begins/credits)

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