Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
“Just one pillow on her bed... and just one desire in her heart.”
An alcoholic ex-football player drinks his days away, having failed to come to terms with his sexuality and his real feelings for his football buddy who died after an ambiguous accident. His wife is crucified by her desperation to make him desire her: but he resists the affections of his wife. His reunion with his father—who is dying of cancer—jogs a host of memories and revelations for both father and son.
Where to watch Cat on a Hot Tin Roof in United States
Can I watch Cat on a Hot Tin Roof in United States? Cat on a Hot Tin Roof isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin, rtve | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is a 1958 English-language drama film directed by Richard Brooks. The cast is led by Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, Burl Ives. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof was produced by Avon Productions and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on August 29, 1958, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $18 million worldwide.
- Director
- Richard Brooks
- Writers
- Richard Brooks, James Poe
- Release date
- August 29, 1958
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $18 million
- Production
- Avon Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof cast & crew
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof was directed by Richard Brooks and written by Richard Brooks and James Poe.
The cast features Elizabeth Taylor as Maggie Pollitt, Paul Newman as Brick Pollitt, Burl Ives as Harvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt, Judith Anderson as Ida 'Big Mama' Pollitt, Jack Carson as Gooper Pollitt, and Madeleine Sherwood as Mae Pollitt.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Charles Wolcott, cinematography is by William H. Daniels, and it was produced by Lawrence Weingarten.
Is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof worth watching?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 873 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Elizabeth Taylor
Maggie Pollitt
Paul Newman
Brick Pollitt
Burl Ives
Harvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt
Judith Anderson
Ida 'Big Mama' Pollitt
Jack Carson
Gooper Pollitt
Madeleine Sherwood
Mae Pollitt
Vaughn Taylor
Deacon Davis
Larry Gates
Dr. Baugh
Brian Corcoran
Boy (uncredited)
Zelda Cleaver
Sookey (uncredited)
Robert 'Rusty' Stevens
Sonny (uncredited)
Hugh Corcoran
Buster (uncredited)
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Cat on a Hot Tin Roof in United States?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof in?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof rated?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is rated NR. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 873 ratings.
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