Cat's Eye (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1985, Cat's Eye is a thriller and horror film directed by Lewis Teague, running about 94 minutes. “Follow the newest cat-and-creature game as played through.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three short stories linked by a stray cat that roams from one tale to the next, in this creepy triptych that begins as Dick tries to quit smoking by any means necessary. Next, we meet Johnny, an adulterous man who's forced by his lover's husband onto a building's hazardous ledge. Finally, Amanda is threatened by an evil gnome who throws suspicion on the family cat.
Who’s in it. Cat's Eye stars Drew Barrymore as Our Girl, James Woods as Richard 'Dick' Morrison, Alan King as Dr. Vinnie Donatti and Kenneth McMillan as Cressner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Cat's Eye has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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's Eye page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cat's Eye tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cat's Eye (1985)?
- In US, Cat's Eye is available to 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's Eye worth watching?
- Cat's Eye holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cat's Eye?
- Cat's Eye stars Drew Barrymore, James Woods, Alan King, Kenneth McMillan and Robert Hays.
- When was Cat's Eye released?
- Cat's Eye was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.