A Grin Without a Cat (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1977, A Grin Without a Cat is a war, history and documentary film directed by Chris Marker, running about 180 minutes.
What it’s about. French essay film focusing on global political turmoil in the 1960s and '70s, particularly the rise of the New Left in France and the development of socialist movements in Latin America.
Who’s in it. A Grin Without a Cat stars Laurence Guvillier as Narrator (voice), Davos Hanich as Narrator (voice), François Maspero as Narrator (voice) and Yves Montand as Narrator (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, A Grin Without a Cat has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Grin Without a Cat page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Grin Without a Cat tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Grin Without a Cat (1977)?
- In US, A Grin Without a Cat is available to stream on OVID and DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Grin Without a Cat worth watching?
- A Grin Without a Cat holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war, history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Grin Without a Cat?
- A Grin Without a Cat stars Laurence Guvillier, Davos Hanich, François Maspero, Yves Montand and François Périer.
- When was A Grin Without a Cat released?
- A Grin Without a Cat was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 180 minutes.