The iconic cat and mouse duo Tom Cat and Jerry Mouse have gone through many series and movies since they were introduced to the world in the 1940s series Tom and Jerry created by William Hanna and Joeseph Barbera. The characters are continuing to be used in media today; most recently found in the movie Tom and Jerry: Cowboy Up! which was released in early 2022 and the series Tom and Jerry Time.
With so many spin-offs of the original Tom and Jerry, there are bound to be many good and bad series and movies in the franchise. Fans rated all the series and movies that include the duo on IMDb and these are the top 10.
Tom & Jerry: The Movie (2021) - 5.3
The 2021 movie Tom & Jerry: The Movie also received mixed reviews on IMDb. The movie brings the cartoon duo to a live-action world, which didn't sit well with some fans.
Many fans would have preferred Tom and Jerry to stay in the animated world, but they appreciate the incorporation of the usual Tom and Jerry antics and the use of archived recordings of William Hanna's iconic screeches, gasps, and screams. Many would agree that they would prefer that the cat and mouse duo stay in the format of the animated short series that did so well in the 1940s.
Tom And Jerry: The Great Escape (1992) - 5.4
The movie Tom and Jerry: The Great Escape, which is also known as Tom and Jerry: The Movie, has received mixed reviews on IMDb. The movie follows the duo as they work together to save an orphan girl from her evil guardian.
While some enjoy the new spin-off of Tom and Jerry, many reject the movie for a number of reasons. The film lacks the classic slapstick comedy Tom and Jerry are known for and another element of its downfall was the addition of voices to the main characters, who very rarely speak in the franchise if they speak at all. Despite these things, there are some fans who gave the movie high ratings due to their love of the characters being brought to a new form of media.
Tom & Jerry Kids Show (1990 - 1994) - 6.2
The 1990 series Tom & Jerry Kids Show brings the iconic duo to the screen as toddlers. The 4 season series includes some of the favorite ing characters through different times of their life.
While still not as well-liked as the original Tom and Jerry series, Tom and Jerry Kids received relatively high ratings due to the fans' nostalgia of watching this as kids in the 1990s. Many agree that this series is aimed at a younger audience so it isn't a series many revisit like they do with the original series.
Tom And Jerry In New York (2021- ) - 7.0
The series Tom and Jerry in New York premiered on HBO Max in July of 2021. The series serves as a follow-up series to the 2021 Tom & Jerry: The Movie.
The series follows the classic cat and mouse duo as they cause mayhem all over New York. While some thought the series plays it too safe in of the slapstick format, many believe this is a worthy spin-off of the original series fans know and love.
The Tom And Jerry Show (2014 - 2022) - 7.1
This 2014 series is heavily based on the original 1940s series, following the antics of the cat and mouse duo. The series has 5 seasons in total, but the 5th was removed from the Cartoon Network App shortly after being released.
Overall, the series was well-received due to the similarities between this series and the original cartoon, but the series received some negative ratings mainly because of the animation. This series is the first to be animated on Adobe Animation rather than hand-drawn animation.
The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show (1980 - 1982) - 7.6
The often-overlooked 1980s series, The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show (which is also known as The New Adventures of Tom And Jerry) was a welcomed relief for those who missed the original slapstick chase format.
The short series reintroduced ing characters and brought back the violent rivalry that was replaced with a friendship in the 1975 series. Fans who rejected the previous series were quick to love The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show, which brought back the aspects of the original series that made it so popular in the first place.
Tom and Jerry Tales (2006 - 2008) - 7.3
This TV series is the 7th installment in the Tom and Jerry franchise, but it is the 1st series that tries to emulate the original series' theatrical shorts.
While some thought the series was still too far from the original, many liked the new duo. as the new version was quite enjoyable and hilarious. They also enjoyed the new art style the creators incorporated as well as how they implemented the jokes. It might not have the edge the original had but it was still watchable.
The New Tom And Jerry Show (1975 - 1977) - 7.8
The 1975 16-episode series has had many mixed reviews on IMDb. It tried to pull the classic characters into a more peaceful world.
While some fans rejected even the idea of putting Tom and Jerry in a world where their rivalry and violence weren't the center point, many liked the more modern take on the duo. The new friendship between Tom and Jerry with the occasionally healthy competition was a refreshing change for many fans.
Tom And Jerry Special Shorts (2021) - 8.5
This Tom and Jerry mini-series is another fan favorite. The 2021 series includes two episodes that perfectly capture everything fans loved about the original duo.
Though many spin-off series and movies try to make the characters new and unique, it seems to be the series and movies that do the best are the ones that stick close to the source material, (which is what this series did well).
Tom And Jerry (1940-1968) - 9.2
Not surprisingly, the original Tom and Jerry series is extremely popular with fans on IMDb. The classic animated series was well-received from the start, being nominated for a total of 13 Academy Awards for Best Animated Short Film in its first 18 years, receiving 7 of those 13 awards.
This series holds a lot of nostalgia for many people and is a classic cartoon that people go back to and enjoy just as much as they did when they first watched it. The popularity of the original series led the characters to be renewed to the present day and it allowed for many spin-off series and movies.
