Cat People (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1942, Cat People is a thriller, fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Jacques Tourneur, running about 73 minutes. “SHE WAS MARKED WITH THE CURSE OF THOSE WHO SLINK AND COURT AND KILL BY NIGHT!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Serbian fashion designer Irena Dubrovna and American marine engineer Oliver Reed meet in Central Park, fall in love, and marry after a brief courtship; but Irena won't consummate the union for fear that she will turn into a panther compelled to kill her lover, pursuant to a belief harbored by her home village.
Who’s in it. Cat People stars Simone Simon as Irena Dubrovna Reed, Kent Smith as Oliver Reed, Tom Conway as Dr. Louis Judd and Jane Randolph as Alice Moore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Cat People has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion 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 Cat People page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cat People tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cat People (1942)?
- In US, Cat People is available to stream on Criterion 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 Cat People worth watching?
- Cat People holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cat People?
- Cat People stars Simone Simon, Kent Smith, Tom Conway, Jane Randolph and Jack Holt.
- When was Cat People released?
- Cat People was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.