The Tiger Makes Out (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1967, The Tiger Makes Out is a comedy film directed by Arthur Hiller, running about 94 minutes. “It's all about a Greenwich Village cat on the make ... ... who ends up with Gloria, the housewife, by mistake!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During a typically disaster-filled day, Ben Harris, an angry and frustrated bachelor mailman living in a cluttered Greenwich Village basement, learns he has been paying rent to a woman who hasn't owned his building in 6 years. No longer able to endure the injustices of society, he decides to activate the ferocious tiger within himself by abducting a helpless female and dragging her back to his lair.
Who’s in it. The Tiger Makes Out stars Eli Wallach as Ben Harris, Anne Jackson as Gloria Fiske, Dustin Hoffman as Hap and Bob Dishy as Jerome "Jerry" Fiske, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Tiger Makes Out has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tiger Makes Out page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tiger Makes Out tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tiger Makes Out (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Tiger Makes Out change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Tiger Makes Out worth watching?
- The Tiger Makes Out holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Tiger Makes Out?
- The Tiger Makes Out stars Eli Wallach, Anne Jackson, Dustin Hoffman, Bob Dishy and Ruth White.
- When was The Tiger Makes Out released?
- The Tiger Makes Out was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.