Only the Cat Knows (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2019, Only the Cat Knows is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Shotaro Kobayashi, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Masaru and Yukiko have been married 44 years. They have three children who live independently from them. Masaru and Yukiko enjoy their peaceful days, but, one day, Yukiko tells her daughter Naoko that she wants to divorce Masaru.
Who’s in it. Only the Cat Knows stars Chieko Baisho as Yukiko, Tatsuya Fuji as Masaru, Mikako Ichikawa as Naoko and Ryuji Sato as Yongi / Sasahara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Only the Cat Knows 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 Only the Cat Knows page.
If you liked it. Fans of Only the Cat Knows tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Only the Cat Knows (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Only the Cat Knows change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Only the Cat Knows worth watching?
- Only the Cat Knows holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Only the Cat Knows?
- Only the Cat Knows stars Chieko Baisho, Tatsuya Fuji, Mikako Ichikawa, Ryuji Sato and Katsuya Kobayashi.
- When was Only the Cat Knows released?
- Only the Cat Knows was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.