Black Cat (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1991, Black Cat is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Stephen Shin, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Catherine is a violent and disturbed young lady who is shot down by the government in one of her escapades. She wakes up in a training facility and is taught to use weapons, combat, and is put through heavy endurance training. When she is done, she is given the code name "Black Cat". Catherine is now an assassin for the government and is very good at it but she soon finds a boyfriend and is caught between her love for him and her deal with the government
Who’s in it. Black Cat stars Jade Leung as Erica Leung / Catherine, Simon Yam as Brian, Thomas Lam as Thomas and Curtis Fraser as Prison Guard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Black Cat has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Cat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Cat tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Cat (1991)?
- In GB, Black Cat is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Cat worth watching?
- Black Cat holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Cat?
- Black Cat stars Jade Leung, Simon Yam, Thomas Lam, Curtis Fraser and Denise Stauffer.
- When was Black Cat released?
- Black Cat was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.