The Strange Little Cat (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2013, The Strange Little Cat is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Ramon Zürcher, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. It is a Saturday in autumn, and Karin and Simon are visiting their parents and youngest sister Clara. This family gathering provides the occasion for a dinner together, at which other relatives appear over the course of the day. While the family members animate the apartment’s space with their conversations, everyday activities and cooking preparations, the cat and dog range through the various rooms. they too become a central element in this quotidian familial dance that repeatedly manifests stylized elements, disrupting any naturalistic mode of presentation. In this way, adjoining spaces open up between family drama, fairy tale and the psychological study of a mother.
Who’s in it. The Strange Little Cat stars Anjorka Strechel as Karin, Jenny Schily as Mutter, Matthias Dittmer as Vater and Luk Pfaff as Simon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Strange Little Cat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Strange Little Cat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Strange Little Cat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Strange Little Cat (2013)?
- In US, The Strange Little Cat is available to stream on Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Strange Little Cat worth watching?
- The Strange Little Cat holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Strange Little Cat?
- The Strange Little Cat stars Anjorka Strechel, Jenny Schily, Matthias Dittmer, Luk Pfaff and Monika Hetterle.
- When was The Strange Little Cat released?
- The Strange Little Cat was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.