Legend of the Demon Cat (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2017, Legend of the Demon Cat is a fantasy, drama, adventure and mystery film directed by Chen Kaige, running about 129 minutes. “Love. Death. Revenge.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the Late Tang Dynasty, a manor is invaded by a demon cat and a sense of unrest befalls the capital of Changan. A poet is charged with investigating the case and meets up with a monk. The two work together and pull apart the thread of clues to reveal a history of truths leading to the events.
Who’s in it. Legend of the Demon Cat stars Huang Xuan as Bai Letian, Shota Sometani as Kukai, Hiroshi Abe as Abe Nakamaro and Zhang Yuqi as Chunqin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Legend of the Demon Cat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Rakuten Viki and Hi-YAH 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 Legend of the Demon Cat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Legend of the Demon Cat tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Legend of the Demon Cat (2017)?
- In US, Legend of the Demon Cat is available to stream on Rakuten Viki and Hi-YAH, 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 Legend of the Demon Cat worth watching?
- Legend of the Demon Cat holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, adventure and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Legend of the Demon Cat?
- Legend of the Demon Cat stars Huang Xuan, Shota Sometani, Hiroshi Abe, Zhang Yuqi and Qin Hao.
- When was Legend of the Demon Cat released?
- Legend of the Demon Cat was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.