Cat People (1982)
Overview
After years of separation, Irena Gallier and her minister brother, Paul, reunite in New Orleans. When zoologists capture a wild panther, Irena is drawn to the cat – and zoo curator Oliver to her. Soon, Paul will have to reveal the family secret: that when sexually aroused, they revert into predatory jungle cats.
Where to watch Cat People
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV, Sooner, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur +1 | Apple TV, Sooner, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur +1 |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, SkyShowtime, Sky Showtime | — | — |
| Netherlands | SkyShowtime, Sky Showtime | — | — |
| Sweden | SkyShowtime, Tele2 Play, Sky Showtime | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Cat People in 20 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Cat People about?
After years of separation, Irena Gallier and her minister brother, Paul, reunite in New Orleans. When zoologists capture a wild panther, Irena is drawn to the cat – and zoo curator Oliver to her. Soon, Paul will have to reveal the family secret: that when sexually aroused, they revert into predatory jungle cats. Cat People is a Fantasy, Horror movie, released on 1982-04-02, runtime 118 minutes.
Is Cat People worth watching?
TMDB users rate Cat People 6.0 out of 10 from 604 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Cat People?
In the United States, Cat People streams on Amazon Prime Video and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. 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
Paul Schrader
Cast
- Nastassja Kinski as Irena Gallier
- Malcolm McDowell as Paul Gallier
- John Heard as Oliver Yates
- Annette O'Toole as Alice Perrin
- Ruby Dee as Female
- Ed Begley Jr. as Joe Creigh
- Scott Paulin as Bill Searle
- Frankie Faison as Det. Brandt
- Ron Diamond as Detective Ron Diamond
- Lynn Lowry as Ruthie
- John Larroquette as Bronte Judson
- Tessa Richarde as Billie
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Sources
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