The Black Cat (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1941, The Black Cat is a comedy, adventure, horror and mystery film directed by Albert S. Rogell, running about 70 minutes. “Even Ladd is scared!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Greedy heirs wait in a mansion for a rich cat lover to die, only to learn her cats come first.
Who’s in it. The Black Cat stars Basil Rathbone as Montague Hartley, Hugh Herbert as Mr. Penny, Broderick Crawford as Hubert A. Gilmore 'Gil' Smith and Bela Lugosi as Eduardo Vidos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Black Cat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Cat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Cat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Cat (1941)?
- In US, The Black Cat is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Black Cat worth watching?
- The Black Cat holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Cat?
- The Black Cat stars Basil Rathbone, Hugh Herbert, Broderick Crawford, Bela Lugosi and Anne Gwynne.
- When was The Black Cat released?
- The Black Cat was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.