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The Cat's Meow

2002·Movie
1h 54min·PG-13

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The Cat's Meow fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Melancholic and nostalgic

  • Melancholy7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, mystery, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Some secrets won't stay buried.

Semi-true story of the Hollywood murder that occurred at a star-studded gathering aboard William Randolph Hearst's yacht in 1924.
Historical MysteryHollywood Scandal1920s GlamourCharacter-Driven DramaSocial CritiqueEnsemble CastPeriod PieceUnsolved CrimeFatal Party

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Cat's Meow

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Cat's Meow legally?

You can watch it free with ads on The CW, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Cat's Meow worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Cat's Meow rated?

PG-13ViolenceSexual content

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and sexual content.

How long is The Cat's Meow?

1 h 54 min

The Cat's Meow runs 1 h 54 min.

Is The Cat's Meow based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Cat's Meow?

Critics63
Audiences64

Yes. Critics average 63 and audiences 64 out of 100, so both groups see The Cat's Meow much the same way.

Was The Cat's Meow a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$4 million

No. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 52% of its budget.

What language is The Cat's Meow in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Germany, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Cat's Meow?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Cat's Meow in 38 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Cat's Meow use?

The Flapper'20s Bob HaircutHistorical Domain CharacterHorrible HollywoodIntrepid ReporterLeft It InA Deadly AffairCostume PornOld ShameStarts with Their FuneralMurder the HypotenuseMurder by Mistakeand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for The Cat's Meow, including The Flapper, '20s Bob Haircut, Historical Domain Character.