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Legend of the Demon Cat

2017Movie2 h 9 min

58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic57–Rotten Tomatoes91%45%

A gripping, wondrous fantasy movie about fantasy and mystery, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Love. Death. Revenge.

During the Late Tang Dynasty, a manor is invaded by a demon cat and a sense of unrest befalls the capital of Changan. A poet is charged with investigating the case and meets up with a monk. The two work together and pull apart the thread of clues to reveal a history of truths leading to the events.

Feels like

  • Late Tang Dynasty Mystery
  • Demon Cat Investigation
  • Historical Fantasy
  • Visual Spectacle
  • Poet and Monk Duo
  • Intriguing Clues
  • Complex Plot
  • Supernatural Elements
  • Ornate Production Design

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Chen Kaige
Written by
Chen Kaige, Wang Huiling, Baku Yumemakura
Produced by
Shirley Kao
Music by
Klaus Badelt, Misha Segal

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Facts

December 22, 2017 · 2 h 9 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
December 22, 2017
Runtime
2 h 9 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Fantasy, Adventure, Family
Original language
Chinese
Also spoken
Japanese
Made in
China, Hong Kong SAR China, Japan
Available in
18 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Legend of the Demon Cat?"

Questions about Legend of the Demon Cat

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Where can I stream Legend of the Demon Cat?

Rakuten VikiHi-YAHPlexFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, Legend of the Demon Cat streams on Rakuten Viki and Hi-YAH, and it is free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Legend of the Demon Cat worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 57). Critics rate it higher (74 out of 100) than audiences (54).

Is Legend of the Demon Cat good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Legend of the Demon Cat scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Is Legend of the Demon Cat in English?

ChineseJapanese

No, it was made in Chinese, with some Japanese.