Fritz the Cat (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1972, Fritz the Cat is a comedy, drama and animation film directed by Ralph Bakshi, running about 78 minutes. “We're not rated X for nothin', baby!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A swinging, hypocritical college student cat raises hell in a satirical vision of the 1960s.
Who’s in it. Fritz the Cat stars Skip Hinnant as Fritz the Cat (voice), Rosetta LeNoire as Bertha / Additional Female Crows (voice), John McCurry as Blue / John / Additional Voices (voice) and Phil Seuling as Pig Cop #2 (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Fritz the Cat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $25M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fritz the Cat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fritz the Cat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fritz the Cat (1972)?
- In US, Fritz the Cat is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fritz the Cat worth watching?
- Fritz the Cat holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fritz the Cat?
- Fritz the Cat stars Skip Hinnant, Rosetta LeNoire, John McCurry, Phil Seuling and Judy Engles.
- When was Fritz the Cat released?
- Fritz the Cat was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.