

The Cat from Outer Space
“A close encounter of the 'furred' kind!”
A UFO is stranded on earth and impounded by the US government. Its pilot, a cat with a collar that gives it special powers, including the ability to communicate with humans, has eluded the authorities and seeks the help of a scientist in order to reclaim and repair his ship and get back home.
Where to watch The Cat from Outer Space in United States
Click a service to open The Cat from Outer Space there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Cat from Outer Space streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | FOD |
About The Cat from Outer Space
The Cat from Outer Space is a 1978 English-language comedy, family and science fiction film directed by Norman Tokar. The cast is led by Ken Berry, Sandy Duncan, Harry Morgan. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.
The Cat from Outer Space was produced by Walt Disney Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on June 9, 1978, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Norman Tokar
- Writers
- Ted Key
- Release date
- June 9, 1978
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $4 million
- Production
- Walt Disney Productions
The Cat from Outer Space cast & crew
The Cat from Outer Space was directed by Norman Tokar and written by Ted Key.
The cast features Ken Berry as Frank, Sandy Duncan as Liz, Harry Morgan as General Stilton, Roddy McDowall as Mr. Stallwood, McLean Stevenson as Link, and Jesse White as Earnest Ernie.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lalo Schifrin, cinematography is by Charles F. Wheeler, and it was produced by Ron Miller.
Is The Cat from Outer Space worth watching?
The Cat from Outer Space holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 151 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, family, and science fiction, The Cat from Outer Space is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Cat from Outer Space
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Cast of The Cat from Outer Space

Ken Berry
Frank

Sandy Duncan
Liz

Harry Morgan
General Stilton

Roddy McDowall
Mr. Stallwood

McLean Stevenson
Link

Jesse White
Earnest Ernie

Alan Young
Dr. Wenger

Hans Conried
Dr. Heffel

Ronnie Schell
Jake (Voice) / Sgt. Duffy

James Hampton
Capt. Anderson

Howard Platt
Col. Woodruff

William Prince
Mr. Olympus
The Cat from Outer Space — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Cat from Outer Space in United States?
The Cat from Outer Space is streaming on Disney Plus in United States.
▸Is The Cat from Outer Space on Disney Plus?
Yes — The Cat from Outer Space is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.
▸What language is The Cat from Outer Space in?
The Cat from Outer Space is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Cat from Outer Space?
The Cat from Outer Space runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).
▸What is The Cat from Outer Space rated?
The Cat from Outer Space is rated G. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 151 ratings.











