The Cat in the Hat (also known as "Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat") is a 2003 American comedy film directed by Bo Welch in his directorial debut and written by Alec Berg, David Mandel and Jeff Schaffer. Based on Dr. Seuss' 1957 book of the same name, it was the second feature-length Dr. Seuss adaptation after "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (2000). The film stars Mike Myers in the title role with Alec Baldwin, Kelly Preston, Dakota Fanning, Spencer Breslin, Amy Hill, and Sean Hayes in supporting roles.