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The Cat

1971Movie1 h 27 min

Drama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Letterboxd3.8/5
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Letterboxd3.8/5

Summary

Julien Bouin, a former typographist, and his wife Clemence, who used to perform in a circus, hardly talk to each other in their small house, soon to be demolished. His cat Greffier being the only one he still gives affection to, he becomes the object of Clemence's anger.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Pierre Granier-Deferre
Written by
Pascal Jardin, Georges Simenon, Pierre Granier-Deferre
Produced by
Jean Gabin, Fernandel, Raymond Danon
Music by
Philippe Sarde

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Facts

April 24, 1971 · 1 h 27 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
April 24, 1971
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Also spoken
German, Italian, Spanish
Made in
France, Italy
Available in
11 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Cat?"

Questions about The Cat

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Cat?

It streams in 9 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Cat worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.5 and Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5).

Is The Cat plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Will I feel good after watching The Cat?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is The Cat in English?

FrenchGermanItalianSpanish

No, it was made in French, with some German, Italian, and Spanish.