The Cay (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1974, The Cay is a drama, adventure, family and tv movie film directed by Patrick Garland, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. When Young Phillip is separated form his mother and found by a black man named Timothy and his cat Stewcat, Phillip becomes blind and they all end up on an island. Will they survive or will they die?
Who’s in it. The Cay stars James Earl Jones as Timothy, Alfred Lutter as Phillip and Gretchen Corbett as The Mother.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Cay has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cay page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cay tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cay (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Cay change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Cay worth watching?
- The Cay holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, family and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Cay?
- The Cay stars James Earl Jones, Alfred Lutter and Gretchen Corbett.
- When was The Cay released?
- The Cay was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.