

The Cay
1974, English. Directed by Patrick Garland.
When Young Phillip is separated form his mother and found by a black man named Timothy and his cat Stewcat, Phillip becomes blind and they all end up on an island. Will they survive or will they die?
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- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- 21 October 1974
- Country
- United States of America
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What The Cay is based on
The Cay is based on The Cay (1969) by Theodore Taylor, published by Avon.
1969
The Cay
By Theodore Taylor
Published by Avon
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The Cay runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
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The Cay isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 October 1974. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Cay?
If you liked The Cay, try The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon, The Good Witch, A Dog's Purpose.
Who directed The Cay?
The Cay (1974) was directed by Patrick Garland and stars James Earl Jones, Alfred Lutter, Gretchen Corbett.
What is The Cay based on?
The Cay is based on The Cay (1969) by Theodore Taylor, published by Avon.