Shadow of the Cat (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2021, Shadow of the Cat is a thriller, fantasy and drama film directed by José María Cicala, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Gato lives with his teenage daughter Emma and a small group of people, on an isolated farm, without phone or internet. But Emma, tempted by curiosity, gets a mobile phone and activates it, making herself visible to the world. Hours later he runs away from the farm. Gato sets out on his search accompanied by his friend Sombra, with whom 17 years ago, they were about to be captured by a sect. Together they must rescue Emma who has been kidnapped by the same organization to carry out a bloody ritual.
Who’s in it. Shadow of the Cat stars Danny Trejo as Sombra, Guillermo Zapata as Gato, Miguel Ángel Solá as Otto and Mónica Antonópulos as Celia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Shadow of the Cat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Shadow of the Cat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shadow of the Cat tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shadow of the Cat (2021)?
- In US, Shadow of the Cat 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 Shadow of the Cat worth watching?
- Shadow of the Cat holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shadow of the Cat?
- Shadow of the Cat stars Danny Trejo, Guillermo Zapata, Miguel Ángel Solá, Mónica Antonópulos and Griselda Sánchez.
- When was Shadow of the Cat released?
- Shadow of the Cat was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.