The Cat and the Canary (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1978, The Cat and the Canary is a comedy, thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Radley Metzger, running about 98 minutes. “For God's Sake, Stay in Your Rooms and Lock the Doors!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of potential heirs gather in a forbidding old house to learn which of them will inherit a fortune. Later, they learn that a flesh-rending maniac is loose.
Who’s in it. The Cat and the Canary stars Honor Blackman as Susan Sillsby, Edward Fox as Hendricks, Michael Callan as Paul Jones and Wendy Hiller as Alison Crosby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Cat and the Canary has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cat and the Canary page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cat and the Canary tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cat and the Canary (1978)?
- In US, The Cat and the Canary is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cat and the Canary worth watching?
- The Cat and the Canary holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cat and the Canary?
- The Cat and the Canary stars Honor Blackman, Edward Fox, Michael Callan, Wendy Hiller and Olivia Hussey.
- When was The Cat and the Canary released?
- The Cat and the Canary was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.