Cat and Mouse (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 4.9

Cat and Mouse poster

Released in 2003, Cat and Mouse is an action, comedy, drama and romance film directed by Gordon Chan, running about 91 minutes.

What it’s about. Zhan Zhao is a court officer who learns of a plot to assassinate Judge Bao. While on holiday he meets a young man named Bai who turns out to be a woman. Zhan Zhao tries to recruit Bai to help him stop the assassination of Judge Bao.

Who’s in it. Cat and Mouse stars Andy Lau as Zhan Zhao / Imperial Cat, Anthony Wong as Judge Pao, Cecilia Cheung as Bai Yutong and Guo Donglin as Prince Xiang Yang, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Cat and Mouse has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $3.4M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cat and Mouse page.

If you liked it. Fans of Cat and Mouse tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Cat and Mouse (2003)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cat and Mouse change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Cat and Mouse worth watching?
Cat and Mouse holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Cat and Mouse?
Cat and Mouse stars Andy Lau, Anthony Wong, Cecilia Cheung, Guo Donglin and Wu Yue.
When was Cat and Mouse released?
Cat and Mouse was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.