I Am a Cat (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1975, I Am a Cat is a drama film directed by Kon Ichikawa, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. Nakadai is an English teacher at a local school. He’s put-upon like the patron figure of dozens of films and televisions shows. Viewers who are especially fans of Nakadai will appreciate how the actor comically rants about here. His home life is almost disastrous, with a ditzy (but attractive) wife, three young children, a loud school nearby that’s controlled by a corrupt businessman he loathes, and frequent visits from layabout friends. And the grey-furred, green-eyed cat!
Who’s in it. I Am a Cat stars Tatsuya Nakadai as Kushami, Eiji Okada as Bunmei, Yoko Shimada as Yukie and Tonpei Hidari as Sampei Tatara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, I Am a Cat has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Am a Cat page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Am a Cat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Am a Cat (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for I Am a Cat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is I Am a Cat worth watching?
- I Am a Cat holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Am a Cat?
- I Am a Cat stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Eiji Okada, Yoko Shimada, Tonpei Hidari and Jūzō Itami.
- When was I Am a Cat released?
- I Am a Cat was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.