Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1958, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is a drama and romance film directed by Richard Brooks, running about 108 minutes. “Just one pillow on her bed... and just one desire in her heart.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An alcoholic ex-football player drinks his days away, having failed to come to terms with his sexuality and his real feelings for his football buddy who died after an ambiguous accident. His wife is crucified by her desperation to make him desire her: but he resists the affections of his wife. His reunion with his father—who is dying of cancer—jogs a host of memories and revelations for both father and son.

Who’s in it. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof stars Elizabeth Taylor as Maggie, Paul Newman as Brick, Burl Ives as Harvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt and Judith Anderson as Big Momma, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $17.6M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on 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 Cat on a Hot Tin Roof page.

If you liked it. Fans of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.