Kate & Leopold (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2001, Kate & Leopold is a comedy, fantasy and romance film directed by James Mangold, running about 118 minutes. “If they lived in the same century, they'd be perfect for each other.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When her scientist ex-boyfriend discovers a portal to travel through time -- and brings back a 19th-century nobleman named Leopold to prove it -- a skeptical Kate reluctantly takes responsibility for showing Leopold the 21st century. The more time Kate spends with Leopold, the harder she falls for him. But if he doesn't return to his own time, his absence will forever alter history.
Who’s in it. Kate & Leopold stars Meg Ryan as Kate McKay, Hugh Jackman as Leopold 'Leo' Mountbatten, Duke of Albany, Liev Schreiber as Stuart Besser and Breckin Meyer as Charlie McKay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Kate & Leopold has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $76M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Essential 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 Kate & Leopold page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kate & Leopold tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kate & Leopold (2001)?
- In US, Kate & Leopold is available to stream on Paramount Plus Essential 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 Kate & Leopold worth watching?
- Kate & Leopold holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kate & Leopold?
- Kate & Leopold stars Meg Ryan, Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Breckin Meyer and Natasha Lyonne.
- When was Kate & Leopold released?
- Kate & Leopold was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.