Is The Black Cat scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Black Cat for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Black Cat in the US?

The Black Cat streams on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, and 5 more, is free on Fawesome and Pluto TV, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home 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 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Is The Black Cat suitable for kids?

The Black Cat is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19811h 32mHorror

The Black Cat

Name: The Black Cat
Genre: Horror
Released: 1981-04-04
Duration: 92 min

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 144 votes

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Where to watch in the US

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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

Standard length · 1h 32m

At 1h 32m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Horror

TMDB files it under horror.

US availability

8 subscriptions · 2 free · 3 to rent · 3 to buy

Included with 8 subscription services: Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, and 5 more. Free or ad-supported on Fawesome and Pluto TV. Listed to rent from 3 stores. Listed to buy from 3 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 144 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Black Cat tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 32m.
It is included with Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, and 5 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 144 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 film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Black Cat in the US?: The Black Cat streams on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, and 5 more, is free on Fawesome and Pluto TV, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home 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 32 minutes (92 minutes).
Is The Black Cat suitable for kids?: The Black Cat is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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