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10 Lives

10 Lives

1h 18m2024Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America
AnimationComédieFamilialFantastique

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ViolenceScary scenesDeath / grief

What this film brings

friendshipcourageloyaltysecond chances

Content barometer

Violence

2/5

légerfort

Moderate

Fear

2/5

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A few scenes

Sexuality

0/5

légerfort

None

Language

0/5

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None

Narrative complexity

1/5

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Accessible

Adult themes

0/5

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None

Expert review

This family animated comedy follows a pampered cat who moves through multiple lives and animal forms, with a lively, fantastical, and mostly playful tone. The main sensitive elements are the hero's repeated deaths, which are handled in a stylized and non graphic way, along with some chase scenes, moments of peril, and a villain who threatens bees and puts characters at risk. The overall intensity stays moderate because the film leans on comic timing, absurd transformations, and a reassuring family adventure structure, though the repeated loss of lives and temporary separations may still unsettle very young viewers. Parents of younger children may want to watch along and explain that death is presented here like a magical story device rather than a realistic event. The film is generally best suited to children who can handle mild suspense and understand that the danger is framed in a humorous fantasy world.

Synopsis

A pampered cat takes for granted the lucky hand he has been dealt after he is rescued and loved by Rose, a kind-hearted and passionate student. When he loses his ninth life, fate steps in to set him on a transformative journey.

Difficult scenes

The premise depends on Beckett having already used up several lives, and then losing another one in a moment driven by jealousy. Even though the scene is handled in a cartoon style without harsh realism, the idea of dying multiple times may be unsettling for very young children who take the events literally. The film includes a villain who tries to sabotage Rose's work and harm the bees, which creates several scenes of threat and tension. These moments may worry children who are sensitive to animals being endangered or to adults behaving in cruel and manipulative ways. As the story unfolds, Beckett returns in different animal forms and ends up in awkward or risky situations. The treatment is often comic, yet some scenes rely on confusion, pursuit, or the fear of not finding his place again beside Rose, which can feel emotionally intense for younger viewers. One major sequence involves Rose in real physical danger around water, with a stronger sense of urgency than the rest of the film. For sensitive children, the mix of physical peril, aggressive bees, and fear for a loved character may be the most intense part of the movie.

Where to watch

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Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026

About this title

Format
Feature film
Year
2024
Runtime
1h 18m
Countries
Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America
Original language
EN
Directed by
Christopher Jenkins
Main cast
Mo Gilligan, Simone Ashley, Sophie Okonedo, Zayn Malik, Dylan Llewellyn, Jeremy Swift, Bill Nighy, Tabitha Cross, Christopher Jenkins, Naomi McDonald
Studios
GFM Animation, L'Atelier Animation, Align, The Happy Producers, Fulwell 73 Productions