Cousin Kate (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 10

Released in 1921, Cousin Kate is a comedy and romance film directed by Mrs. Sidney Drew, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Amy Spencer is engaged to artist Heath Desmond, a nature-worshipper who shuns organized religion. James Bartlett, a minister in love with Amy, influences her against Heath, and they break up. Cousin Kate Curtis, a novelist whose views on love are considered by her relatives to be unconventional, is called in to smooth matters over. She meets Heath on the train, and the two, not knowing each other's identity, apparently fall in love.
Who’s in it. Cousin Kate stars Alice Joyce as Kate Curtis, Gilbert Emery as Heath Desmond, Leslie Austin as Rev. James Bartlett and Henry Hallam as Bishop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Cousin Kate sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cousin Kate page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cousin Kate tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cousin Kate (1921)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cousin Kate change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cousin Kate worth watching?
- Cousin Kate holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cousin Kate?
- Cousin Kate stars Alice Joyce, Gilbert Emery, Leslie Austin, Henry Hallam and Beth Martin.
- When was Cousin Kate released?
- Cousin Kate was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.