The Cat and the Canary
“For God's Sake, Stay in Your Rooms and Lock the Doors!”
A group of potential heirs gather in a forbidding old house to learn which of them will inherit a fortune. Later, they learn that a flesh-rending maniac is loose.
Where to watch The Cat and the Canary in United States
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Where is The Cat and the Canary streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV, Fawesome | — |
| India | Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | Tubi TV, Plex | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Tubi TV, Plex | — |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV, Plex | — |
| Germany | Plex | — |
| France | Plex | — |
| Spain | Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify, Plex | Acontra Plus |
| Brazil | Plex | — |
| Japan | Plex | — |
About The Cat and the Canary
The Cat and the Canary is a 1978 English-language horror, comedy and mystery film directed by Radley Metzger. The cast is led by Honor Blackman, Edward Fox, Michael Callan. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV.
The Cat and the Canary was produced by Grenadier Films and made in United Kingdom. It was released on November 1, 1978, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Radley Metzger
- Writers
- Radley Metzger, John Willard
- Release date
- November 1, 1978
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Grenadier Films
The Cat and the Canary cast & crew
The Cat and the Canary was directed by Radley Metzger and written by Radley Metzger and John Willard.
The cast features Honor Blackman as Susan Sillsby, Edward Fox as Hendricks, Michael Callan as Paul Jones, Wendy Hiller as Alison Crosby, Olivia Hussey as Cicily Young, and Carol Lynley as Annabelle West.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Steven Cagan, cinematography is by Alex Thomson, and it was produced by Richard Gordon.
Is The Cat and the Canary worth watching?
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror, comedy, and mystery, The Cat and the Canary is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Cat and the Canary
In United States, you can stream The Cat and the Canary on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Cat and the Canary
Honor Blackman
Susan Sillsby
Edward Fox
Hendricks
Michael Callan
Paul Jones
Wendy Hiller
Alison Crosby
Olivia Hussey
Cicily Young
Carol Lynley
Annabelle West
Beatrix Lehmann
Mrs. Pleasant
Daniel Massey
Dr. Harry Blythe
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Cyrus West
Peter McEnery
Charlie Wilder
The Cat and the Canary — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Cat and the Canary in United States?
The Cat and the Canary is streaming on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV, Fawesome in United States.
▸Is The Cat and the Canary on fuboTV?
Yes — The Cat and the Canary is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is The Cat and the Canary in?
The Cat and the Canary is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Cat and the Canary?
The Cat and the Canary runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is The Cat and the Canary rated?
The Cat and the Canary is rated PG. It holds a 5.7/10 audience score from 47 ratings.
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