
What Is a Cat?
1972, English. Directed by Amiram Amitai.
Presents the history of the domestic cat, tracing the animal as a house pet and as a symbol of mystery and worship from ancient Egypt to the present day. Offers hints on the care and treatment of cats in homes of today.
- Runtime
- 0h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 1 January 1972
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Terry C. Kahn
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What Is a Cat? runs 13 minutes (0h 13m).
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What Is a Cat? is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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What Is a Cat? isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1972. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed What Is a Cat??
What Is a Cat? (1972) was directed by Amiram Amitai.