The Black Cat
“When you hear this cat breathing down your neck… start praying… before you finish your Amen… you're dead!”
Townspeople of a small English village begin to die in a series of horrible accidents, and a Scotland Yard inspector arrives to investigate a mysterious local medium who records conversations with the dead.
Where to watch The Black Cat in United States
Can I watch The Black Cat in United States? Yes — you can stream The Black Cat in United States on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Black Cat there. Availability last verified on November 9, 2026.
Where is The Black Cat streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, Shudder | Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Arrow Video Amazon Channel | — |
| Canada | Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV channel | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
About The Black Cat
The Black Cat is a 1981 Italian-language horror film directed by Lucio Fulci. The cast is led by Patrick Magee, Mimsy Farmer, David Warbeck. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel.
The Black Cat was produced by Selenia Cinematografica and Italian International Film and made in Italy. It was released on April 4, 1981, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Lucio Fulci
- Writers
- Biagio Proietti, Lucio Fulci
- Release date
- April 4, 1981
- Original language
- Italian
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy
- Production
- Selenia Cinematografica, Italian International Film
The Black Cat cast & crew
The Black Cat was directed by Lucio Fulci and written by Biagio Proietti and Lucio Fulci.
The cast features Patrick Magee as Prof. Robert Miles, Mimsy Farmer as Jill Trevers, David Warbeck as Inspector Gorley, Al Cliver as Sgt. Wilson, Dagmar Lassander as Lillian Grayson, and Bruno Corazzari as Ferguson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Pino Donaggio, cinematography is by Sergio Salvati, and it was produced by Giulio Sbarigia.
Is The Black Cat worth watching?
The Black Cat holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 141 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror, The Black Cat is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Black Cat
In United States, you can stream The Black Cat on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, Shudder, and Night Flight Plus, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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 The Black Cat
Patrick Magee
Prof. Robert Miles
Mimsy Farmer
Jill Trevers
David Warbeck
Inspector Gorley
Al Cliver
Sgt. Wilson
Dagmar Lassander
Lillian Grayson
Bruno Corazzari
Ferguson
Geoffrey Copleston
Inspector Flynn
Daniela Doria
Maureen Grayson
The Black Cat — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Black Cat in United States?
The Black Cat is streaming on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, Shudder in United States.
▸Is The Black Cat on Philo?
Yes — The Black Cat is currently available on Philo in United States.
▸What language is The Black Cat in?
The Black Cat is originally in Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Black Cat?
The Black Cat runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is The Black Cat rated?
The Black Cat is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 141 ratings.
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