Tom Brand is a wealthy, ambitious businessman obsessed with work to the detriment of his family. He purchases a cat named Mr. Fuzzypants as a last-minute gift for his daughter Rebecca’s birthday. En route to her party, he gets into an accident and finds himself mystically trapped inside the body of Mr. Fuzzypants. As a cat, Tom discovers firsthand the disconnection from his family that his relentless work ethic has caused, experiencing life from a different perspective and observing their day-to-day struggles and the emotional toll of his absence.

While grappling with his new feline form, Tom must navigate household dangers and find a way to communicate with his wife, Lara, and son, David, who are oblivious to his predicament. With the clock ticking, Tom embarks on a journey to reconcile with his family and reassess his priorities before it's too late. Through the trials and tribulations of life as a cat, Tom learns valuable lessons about love, commitment, and what truly matters. The resolution of his predicament hinges on his ability to shift his focus from career to family, proving that even the most driven individuals can find redemption through empathy and connection.