Garfield: His 9 Lives (1988)

In this whimsical and occasionally heart-tugging animated anthology, we traverse the timeline of the nine lives of Garfield, our beloved feline protagonist. From his inaugural life as a prehistoric cat cavorting with Neanderthals to his final journey as a space-faring astronaut, Garfield's existence is as diverse as it is entertaining. Our journey commences with a celestial query: two angels ponder the divine decision to bestow nine lives upon cats. This sets the stage for the wonderfully eccentric adventures to come. History unfurls as we see Garfield in various guises - a revered pet of an Egyptian pharaoh in "King Cat", a precocious kitten frolicking in a secretive garden in "In the Garden", and even an apprentice to a composer tasked with pleasing a demanding king in "Court Musician". Switching gears, we find Garfield in the role of a stunt double for the famous Krazy Kat in "Stunt Cat", where a mishap on set leads to unforeseen circumstances. The anthology takes a poignant turn in "Diana's Piano", showing Garfield as a graceful feline named Diana who shares a mutual love of music with her young mistress, Sara. The mood darkens in "Lab Animal", where Garfield, known as Subject 19-GB, is a lab animal plotting a daring escape from a testing facility. Following this, we shift back to familiar territory in "Garfield", where we witness the origins of Garfield's current life with his owner Jon and fellow pet Odie. The finale, "Space Cat", catapults us into the future where Garfield and Odie, now astronauts, must outwit a deranged commander and his enormous galactic fleet to save their shuttle. With the last of his lives spent, Garfield finally meets his Maker, leading to an unexpected and amusing conclusion. "Garfield: His 9 Lives" is a delightful amalgamation of humor, emotion, history, and fantasy, all brought together by the charm of our favorite orange tabby. From the prehistoric era to the farthest reaches of space, Garfield's lives are as multifaceted as they are memorable.

Garfield: His 9 Lives is an adventure movie featuring Gregg Berger and directed by Doug Frankel.

Garfield: His 9 Lives is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Peacock and Peacock Premium.