Is The Black Cat scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Black Cat for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and thriller film.

Where can I watch The Black Cat in the US?

The Black Cat can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Black Cat?

The Black Cat runs 1 hour 5 minutes (65 minutes).

Is The Black Cat suitable for kids?

TMDB lists no age rating for The Black Cat in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

TMDB19341h 5mHorror / Thriller

The Black Cat

Name: The Black Cat
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Released: 1934-05-07
Duration: 65 min

Things you never said before nor even dreamed of!

After a road accident in Hungary, the American honeymooners Joan and Peter and the enigmatic Dr. Werdegast find refuge in the house of the famed architect Hjalmar Poelzig, who shares a dark past with the doctor.

TMDB audience score

Based on 316 votes

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Availability in the US

Where the story is waiting

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United States listings · Refreshed 12 Oct 2026. More horror to watch in the US

MyCinema quick facts

The Black Cat at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Short watch · 1h 5m

At 1h 5m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Horror · Thriller

TMDB files it under horror and thriller.

US availability

5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.7 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 316 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Black Cat tonight

It is a short one: 1h 5m, so it fits a late start.
It can be rented tonight from 5 US stores.
TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 316 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

How scary is The Black Cat?

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Questions about The Black Cat

Is The Black Cat scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Black Cat for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and thriller film.
Where can I watch The Black Cat in the US?: The Black Cat can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Black Cat?: The Black Cat runs 1 hour 5 minutes (65 minutes).
Is The Black Cat suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for The Black Cat in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.