The Cat's Meow
2002, English. Directed by Peter Bogdanovich.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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5.8/10 from 138 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Cat's Meow
The Cat's Meow isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Peter BogdanovichDirector
- Kirsten DunstMarion Davies
- Edward HerrmannW. R. Hearst
- Suzy Eddie IzzardCharlie Chaplin
- Cary ElwesThomas Ince
- Joanna LumleyElinor Glyn
- Jennifer TillyLouella Parsons
- Claudia HarrisonMargaret Livingston
- Victor SlezakGeorge Thomas
- James LaurensonDr. Daniel Goodman
- Ronan VibertJoseph Willicombe
- Chiara SchorasCelia
- Claudie BlakleyDidi
Details
- Released
- 12 April 2002
- Country
- Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Steven Peros
- Budget
- $7M
- Box office
- $3.6M
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The Cat's Meow: quick answers
Is The Cat's Meow worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 138 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Cat's Meow?
The Cat's Meow runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does The Cat's Meow have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Cat's Meow. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Cat's Meow parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Cat's Meow is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Cat's Meow on?
The Cat's Meow isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Cat's Meow?
If you liked The Cat's Meow, try The Critic, Passion, Hollywoodland.
Who directed The Cat's Meow?
The Cat's Meow (2002) was directed by Peter Bogdanovich and stars Kirsten Dunst, Edward Herrmann, Suzy Eddie Izzard.