The Wildcat (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1921, The Wildcat is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Ernst Lubitsch, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. A charismatic lieutenant newly assigned to a remote fort is captured by a group of mountain bandits, thus setting in motion a madcap farce that is Lubitsch at his most unrestrained. A wonderfully anarchic and playfully subversive satire of military life from one of the great comedy filmmakers.
Who’s in it. The Wildcat stars Pola Negri as Rischka, Victor Janson as Kommandant der Festung Tossenstein, Paul Heidemann as Leutnant Alexis and Wilhelm Diegelmann as Räuberhauptmann Claudius, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Wildcat has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wildcat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wildcat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wildcat (1921)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wildcat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wildcat worth watching?
- The Wildcat holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Wildcat?
- The Wildcat stars Pola Negri, Victor Janson, Paul Heidemann, Wilhelm Diegelmann and Hermann Thimig.
- When was The Wildcat released?
- The Wildcat was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.