Cat's Play (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1974, Cat's Play is a drama and romance film directed by Károly Makk, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Karoly Makk's heartbreaking story of two unmarried sisters who cast wistful glances back at their lives, but still believe in hope and love, earned an Academy Award Nomination for Best Foreign Language Film in 1974. In this follow-up to the director's internationally acclaimed Love, Makk once again exhibits his extraordinary skills at drawing emotionally compelling performances from his talented female leads. Makk's film opposes the bleakness of the outside world with passion, love, and loyalty.
Who’s in it. Cat's Play stars Margit Dajka as Orbánné, Erzsi (as Dayka Margit), Ildikó Piros as Orbánné lánykorában, Elma Bulla as Giza and Éva Dombrádi as Giza lánykorában, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Cat's Play has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cat's Play page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cat's Play tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cat's Play (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cat's Play change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cat's Play worth watching?
- Cat's Play holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cat's Play?
- Cat's Play stars Margit Dajka, Ildikó Piros, Elma Bulla, Éva Dombrádi and Mari Törőcsik.