A Cat in the Brain (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1990, A Cat in the Brain is a comedy and horror film directed by Lucio Fulci, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. The master of Italian horror, Lucio Fulci, stars as... Lucio Fulci, a filmmaker with a reputation for gruesome horror films. His body of work has started to plague his mental state, and he is haunted by the grotesque set-pieces his mind has conjured up during his career. His psychiatrist, Egon Schwarz, uses a hypnotised Fulci as an avatar to carry out his own disturbed fantasies, in hopes of ruining the master’s reputation once and for all.
Who’s in it. A Cat in the Brain stars Lucio Fulci as Dr. Lucio Fulci, David L. Thompson as Professor Egon Schwarz, Jeoffrey Kennedy as Officer Gabrielli and Malisa Longo as Katya Schwarz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, A Cat in the Brain has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Cat in the Brain page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Cat in the Brain tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Cat in the Brain (1990)?
- In US, A Cat in the Brain is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Cat in the Brain worth watching?
- A Cat in the Brain holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Cat in the Brain?
- A Cat in the Brain stars Lucio Fulci, David L. Thompson, Jeoffrey Kennedy, Malisa Longo and Paola Cozzo.
- When was A Cat in the Brain released?
- A Cat in the Brain was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.