Milo is a kitten, Otis is a dog. When Milo gets into a small box with the intention of taking a trip down a river, Otis follows. En route, the stars encounter bad weather, life-threatening situations,... read more 
Directed by: Masanori Hata
Release Date: May 12, 1986
DVD Release Date: December 11, 2001
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August 1, 2008Nothing like watching cute animals getting killed on screen by Japanese for American kicks. Still, first movie I ever cried in. I soothed myself by saying it was movie tricks, but upon re-watching they totally just freaking slaughtered lots and lots of puppies and kitties.
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May 10, 2012fb573220345Remember watching this as a kid, so, I had to give it another shot, since I'm a dog lover. This film is such a classic movie for young kids, the narrator had me in tears at some of the hilarious energetic outbursts he had for some of the scenes. Epic storytelling, and i've heard... read more
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October 28, 2011fb1619601747Cute animals.
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January 3, 2012fb208103125"The Adventures of Milo and Otis" is a cute and kid friendly film, despite rumors of animal abuse on the part of the Japanese. This was another film I liked when I was a child and it nostalgic to revisit it years later. While not a masterpiece the movie is a fun and entertainin... read more
Critic Reviews
January 2, 2011
Randy White, Common Sense Media
January 17, 2005
Staci Layne Wilson, StaciWilson.com
A good one for not-too-choosy animal lovers, and small kids. Full Review
December 11, 2003
James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
A real charmer and lots of fun
April 30, 2003
Alex Sandell, Juicy Cerebellum
A cat. A dog. My grandma loved it. I thought it was okay.
July 26, 2002
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
They're just so CUTE!
January 1, 2000
Steve Rhodes, Internet Reviews
Granted this is a film aimed at the younger set, say ages 3-6, but still I would have hoped for more. Full Review
December 26, 2004
Daniel M. Kimmel, Worcester Telegram & Gazette
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October 8, 2004
Robin Clifford, Reeling Reviews
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September 19, 2003
Leigh Johnson, Hollywood.com
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