The Richest Cat in the World (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1986, The Richest Cat in the World is a drama, adventure, family and western film directed by Greg Beeman, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Leo Kohlmeyer is a talking cat who inherits $5 million from his late owner and is looked after by the owner's in-laws whose two children, Bart and Veronica, learn Leo's secret that he can talk, while a bumbling, but devious, couple called the Rigsbys plot to kidnap Leo in order for them to gain the inheritance money for themselves.
Who’s in it. The Richest Cat in the World stars Ramon Bieri as Oscar Kohlmeyer, Steven Kampmann as Howard Piggans, Caroline McWilliams as Paula Rigsby and Steve Vinovich as Gus Barrett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Richest Cat in the World has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Richest Cat in the World page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Richest Cat in the World tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Richest Cat in the World (1986)?
- In CA, The Richest Cat in the World is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Richest Cat in the World worth watching?
- The Richest Cat in the World holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, family and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Richest Cat in the World?
- The Richest Cat in the World stars Ramon Bieri, Steven Kampmann, Caroline McWilliams, Steve Vinovich and Jesse Wells.
- When was The Richest Cat in the World released?
- The Richest Cat in the World was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.