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The Cat from Outer Space

1978Movie1 h 44 minG

ComedyFamily
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic586.8Rotten Tomatoes67%59%

A hopeful comedy movie.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Story

A close encounter of the 'furred' kind!

A UFO is stranded on earth and impounded by the US government. Its pilot, a cat with a collar that gives it special powers, including the ability to communicate with humans, has eluded the authorities and seeks the help of a scientist in order to reclaim and repair his ship and get back home.

Feels like

  • Family-Friendly Sci-Fi Comedy
  • Magical Realism
  • Talking Animal
  • 1970s Nostalgia
  • Goofy Antics
  • Technological Wonder
  • Escapist Fun
  • Uplifting

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Norman Tokar
Written by
Ted Key
Produced by
Ron Miller
Music by
Lalo Schifrin

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 9, 1978 · 1 h 44 min · G

Released
June 9, 1978
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$4 million
Available in
46 countries

Tropes

Worthless Yellow Rocks, Damsel in Distress, Alien Among Us +9

  • Worthless Yellow Rocks
  • Damsel in Distress
  • Alien Among Us
  • Alien Catnip
  • Names to Trust Immediately
  • Bad Boss
  • Ascended Fanboy
  • Just Plane Wrong
  • Paper-Thin Disguise
  • The Dog Is an Alien
  • Manchild
  • Hidden in Plain Sight

12 of 54 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Cat from Outer Space?"

Questions about The Cat from Outer Space

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Cat from Outer Space?

Disney+

In the United States, The Cat from Outer Space streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 27 other countries.

Is The Cat from Outer Space worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 58).

Is The Cat from Outer Space okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Cat from Outer Space make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Cat from Outer Space?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.

What tropes does The Cat from Outer Space use?

Worthless Yellow RocksDamsel in DistressAlien Among UsAlien CatnipNames to Trust ImmediatelyBad BossAscended FanboyJust Plane WrongPaper-Thin DisguiseThe Dog Is an AlienManchildHidden in Plain Sightand 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 tropes for it, including Worthless Yellow Rocks, Damsel in Distress, and Alien Among Us.