The Cat from Outer Space (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1978, The Cat from Outer Space is a comedy, family and science fiction film directed by Norman Tokar, running about 104 minutes. “A close encounter of the 'furred' kind!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A UFO is stranded on earth and impounded by the US government. Its pilot, a cat with a collar that gives it special powers, including the ability to communicate with humans, has eluded the authorities and seeks the help of a scientist in order to reclaim and repair his ship and get back home.
Who’s in it. The Cat from Outer Space stars Ken Berry as Frank, Sandy Duncan as Liz, Harry Morgan as General Stilton and Roddy McDowall as Mr. Stallwood, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Cat from Outer Space has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus 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 The Cat from Outer Space page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cat from Outer Space tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cat from Outer Space (1978)?
- In US, The Cat from Outer Space is available to stream on Disney Plus, 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 The Cat from Outer Space worth watching?
- The Cat from Outer Space holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cat from Outer Space?
- The Cat from Outer Space stars Ken Berry, Sandy Duncan, Harry Morgan, Roddy McDowall and McLean Stevenson.
- When was The Cat from Outer Space released?
- The Cat from Outer Space was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.