The Cat's Meow (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2001, The Cat's Meow is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Peter Bogdanovich, running about 114 minutes. “Some secrets won't stay buried.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Semi-true story of the Hollywood murder that occurred at a star-studded gathering aboard William Randolph Hearst's yacht in 1924.
Who’s in it. The Cat's Meow stars Kirsten Dunst as Marion Davies, Edward Herrmann as W. R. Hearst, Eddie Izzard as Charlie Chaplin and Cary Elwes as Thomas Ince, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Cat's Meow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV 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's Meow page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cat's Meow tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cat's Meow (2001)?
- In US, The Cat's Meow is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, 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's Meow worth watching?
- The Cat's Meow holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cat's Meow?
- The Cat's Meow stars Kirsten Dunst, Edward Herrmann, Eddie Izzard, Cary Elwes and Joanna Lumley.
- When was The Cat's Meow released?
- The Cat's Meow was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.