Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | HBO Max | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | HBO Max | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +3 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +2 |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV +7 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV +7 |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, Filmin | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
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What is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof 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. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is a Drama movie, released on 1958-08-29, runtime 108 minutes.
Is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof worth watching?
TMDB users rate Cat on a Hot Tin Roof 7.6 out of 10 from 877 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
In the United Kingdom, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof streams on HBO Max and can be rented from Apple TV and Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Richard Brooks
Cast
- Elizabeth Taylor as Maggie Pollitt
- Paul Newman as Brick Pollitt
- Burl Ives as Harvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt
- Judith Anderson as Ida 'Big Mama' Pollitt
- Jack Carson as Gooper Pollitt
- Madeleine Sherwood as Mae Pollitt
- Vaughn Taylor as Deacon Davis
- Larry Gates as Dr. Baugh
- Brian Corcoran as Boy (uncredited)
- Zelda Cleaver as Sookey (uncredited)
- Robert 'Rusty' Stevens as Sonny (uncredited)
- Hugh Corcoran as Buster (uncredited)
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