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Caterpillar

2026Movie1 h 37 min

Drama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.6/5
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.6/5

Summary

Three generations living under one leaky Wellington roof in 2003, all on the brink of transformation. Sixteen-year-old Cassie is all bravado and vulnerability, drifting into risky territory as she searches for validation in all the wrong places.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Chelsie Preston Crayford
Written by
Chelsie Preston Crayford
Produced by
Georgina Allison Conder, Andrew Marshall

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Facts

May 14, 2026 · 1 h 37 min · Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
May 14, 2026
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
New Zealand
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Caterpillar?"

Questions about Caterpillar

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Caterpillar?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Caterpillar worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.2 and Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5).

Is Caterpillar okay for kids?

Strong languageDisturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are strong language and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Caterpillar plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.