Cat People
1942, English. Directed by Jacques Tourneur.
She knew strange, fierce pleasures that no other woman could ever feel!
A Serbian émigré in Manhattan believes that, because of an ancient curse, any physical intimacy with the man she loves will turn her into a feline predator.
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 710 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Cat People
Cat People is streaming on YouTube TV and TCM in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jacques TourneurDirector
- Simone SimonIrena Dubrovna Reed
- Kent SmithOliver Reed
- Tom ConwayDr. Louis Judd
- Jane RandolphAlice Moore
- Jack HoltThe Commodore
- Alan NapierDoc Carver (uncredited)
- Henrietta BurnsideSue Ellen (uncredited)
- Alec CraigZookeeper (uncredited)
- Eddie DewStreet Policeman (uncredited)
- Elizabeth DunneMrs. Plunkett (uncredited)
- Dot FarleyMrs. Agnew (uncredited)
- Mary HalseyBlondie (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 5 December 1942
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- DeWitt Bodeen
- Budget
- $134K
- Box office
- $4M
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Cat People: quick answers
What comes after Cat People?
Next in the series: The Curse of the Cat People (1944).
Is Cat People worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 710 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Cat People?
Cat People runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
Does Cat People have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Cat People. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Cat People parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Cat People is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Cat People on?
Cat People is streaming on YouTube TV and TCM in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cat People?
If you liked Cat People, try Red Riding Hood, The Cellar, Time Lapse.
Who directed Cat People?
Cat People (1942) was directed by Jacques Tourneur and stars Simone Simon, Kent Smith, Tom Conway.