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Cat People

6.919421h 13mMovieMysteryHorrorRomance

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.

DirectorJacques Tourneur
WriterDeWitt Bodeen
ProducerVal Lewton

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BBC iPlayerBBC iPlayer
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Cast · Directed by Jacques Tourneur

SSSimone Simon
Simone Simon
Irena Dubrovna Reed
KSKent Smith
Kent Smith
Oliver Reed
TCTom Conway
Tom Conway
Dr. Louis Judd
JRJane Randolph
Jane Randolph
Alice Moore
JHJack Holt
Jack Holt
The Commodore
HB
Henrietta Burnside
Sue Ellen (uncredited)
ACAlec Craig
Alec Craig
Zookeeper (uncredited)
EDEddie Dew
Eddie Dew
Street Policeman (uncredited)
ED
Elizabeth Dunne
Mrs. Plunkett (uncredited)
DFDot Farley
Dot Farley
Mrs. Agnew (uncredited)
MH
Mary Halsey
Blondie (uncredited)
THTheresa Harris
Theresa Harris
Minnie (uncredited)

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Cat People — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Cat People?

Cat People is streaming on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Cat People on Netflix?

No, Cat People is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on BBC iPlayer.

Is Cat People on Amazon Prime Video?

Cat People isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Cat People for free?

Cat People is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.

Is there a sequel to Cat People?

Yes — Cat People is followed by The Curse of the Cat People (1944) in the Cat People Collection.

Is there a prequel to Cat People?

Cat People is the first film in the Cat People Collection.

Is Cat People part of a trilogy?

No — Cat People is part of the Cat People Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Cat People Collection?

There are 2 films in the Cat People Collection: Cat People (1942) and The Curse of the Cat People (1944).