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TMDB19271h 24mComedy / Horror / Mystery

The Cat and the Canary

The mystery thriller of the stage filmed with new effects!

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.

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Based on 89 votes

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The Cat and the Canary at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 24m

At 1h 24m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes
Genres

Comedy · Horror · Mystery

TMDB files it under comedy, horror, and mystery.

US availability

4 subscriptions · 8 free · 1 to rent · 1 to buy

Included with 4 subscription services: MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, and 1 more. Free or ad-supported on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, Public Domain Movies, and 5 more. Listed to rent from 1 store. Listed to buy from 1 store.

TMDB audience score

6.9 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 89 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Cat and the Canary tonight

  • It is a short one: 1h 24m, so it fits a late start.
  • It is included with MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, and 1 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 89 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Cat and the Canary

Is The Cat and the Canary scary?
MyCinema has not rated The Cat and the Canary for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a comedy, horror, and mystery film.
Where can I watch The Cat and the Canary in the US?
The Cat and the Canary streams on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, and 1 more, is free on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, Public Domain Movies, and 5 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Cat and the Canary?
The Cat and the Canary runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
Is The Cat and the Canary suitable for kids?
TMDB lists no age rating for The Cat and the Canary in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

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