Legend of the Demon Cat
2017, Chinese. Directed by Chen Kaige.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 109 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Legend of the Demon Cat
Legend of the Demon Cat isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Details
- Released
- 22 December 2017
- Original title
- 妖猫传
- Country
- China, Hong Kong, Japan
- Written by
- Wang Huiling, Chen Kaige
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What Legend of the Demon Cat is based on
Legend of the Demon Cat is adapted from a novel.
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Legend of the Demon Cat: quick answers
Is Legend of the Demon Cat worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 109 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Legend of the Demon Cat?
Legend of the Demon Cat runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).
Does Legend of the Demon Cat have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Legend of the Demon Cat. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Legend of the Demon Cat parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Legend of the Demon Cat yet.
Which OTT platform is Legend of the Demon Cat on?
Legend of the Demon Cat isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Legend of the Demon Cat?
If you liked Legend of the Demon Cat, try The Blue Bird, Momo, Wish Upon a Unicorn.
Who directed Legend of the Demon Cat?
Legend of the Demon Cat (2017) was directed by Chen Kaige and stars Huang Xuan, Shota Sometani, Hiroshi Abe.
What is Legend of the Demon Cat based on?
Legend of the Demon Cat is adapted from a novel.