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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

1958·Movie
1h 48min·NR
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Family, the mind, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting10
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Just one pillow on her bed... and just one desire in her heart.

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.
Southern Gothic DramaRepressed DesireDysfunctional FamilyExistential AngstTennessee Williams AdaptationLGBTQ+ SubtextStage Play AdaptationClaustrophobic AtmospherePsychological Complexity

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Cat on a Hot Tin Roof legally?

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is included with a subscription to fuboTV and TCM in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 84). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof rated?

NRStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?

1 h 48 min

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?

Critics91
Audiences83

Not quite. Critics rate Cat on a Hot Tin Roof higher (91) than audiences (83). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Cat on a Hot Tin Roof a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$18 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $18 million worldwide, 5.9 times its budget.

What language is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof in 75 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Cat on a Hot Tin Roof use?

Model CoupleThe PatriarchUnnamed ParentThe Masochism TangoMy Greatest FailureDrowning My SorrowsFake PregnancyMeaningful NameAdaptational SexualityIt's All JunkThe GhostAmbiguously Gayand 44 more

TV Tropes lists 56 storytelling tropes for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, including Model Couple, The Patriarch, Unnamed Parent.