Director: Christopher Jenkins
A house cat who has always landed on his feet finally runs out of luck in "10 Lives", an animated family adventure about second chances.
What is 10 Lives about?
Beanie has spent his whole existence as a spoiled, self-satisfied house cat, doted on by Rose, the gentle and hardworking student who rescued him. He treats his nine lives as an endless supply rather than a countdown, until a reckless accident finally burns through the last one. Instead of an ending, Beanie wakes up in a strange in-between realm where he is given the chance to earn his way back to Rose, guided by a cast of odd spirit-animal companions along the way. What follows is a journey that forces the once-arrogant cat to look past his own comfort and understand what Rose's kindness actually cost her, reshaping how he sees the bond between them before he can find his way home.
Cast & crew
Mo Gilligan voices Beanie, with Simone Ashley as Rose, alongside Sophie Okonedo, ZAYN, Dylan Llewellyn, Jeremy Swift, Bill Nighy and Tabitha Cross filling out a supporting cast that spans comedy, music and prestige acting backgrounds.
Context & significance
"10 Lives" is a Canada–United Kingdom–United States animated co-production directed by Christopher Jenkins, aimed squarely at family audiences, with an 88-minute runtime typical of a theatrical animated feature rather than a television special. The premise leans on classic fable structure, using the nine-lives folklore as a framework for a story about gratitude and growing up rather than played purely for slapstick.
Where & how to watch
"10 Lives" is available on K-Time with Farsi dubbing, making it an easy watch for younger Persian-speaking viewers and their families. Browsing the title page requires no account, and streaming the film only needs a free K-Time login, with a Farsi-language interface throughout.