Cat People
After years of separation, Irena Gallier and her minister brother, Paul, reunite in New Orleans. When zoologists capture a wild panther, Irena is drawn to the cat – and zoo curator Oliver to her. Soon, Paul will have to reveal the family secret: that when sexually aroused, they revert into predatory jungle cats.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video.
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Cat People (1982) (TV Spot)
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Frequently asked questions about Cat People
Where can I watch Cat People in the United States?
Cat People is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Cat People on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Cat People is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States.
Can I watch Cat People for free?
Not free in the United States right now. Cat People needs a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for Cat People?
Cat People scores 6.1 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Cat People?
Cat People stars Nastassja Kinski, Malcolm McDowell, John Heard, Annette O'Toole, and Ruby Dee. Paul Schrader is the director.
How long is Cat People?
Cat People runs 1h 58m (118 minutes).
When did Cat People come out?
Cat People was released on April 2, 1982.
Which studio made Cat People?
Cat People was produced by Universal Pictures, RKO Pictures, and Charles Fries Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for Cat People?
Cat People was made on a budget of $12,500,000.
How much did Cat People make at the box office?
Cat People grossed $21,000,000 worldwide, against a budget of $12,500,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.