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 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 Cat and the Canary?

The Cat and the Canary runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 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.

TMDB19391h 13mComedy / Horror / Mystery

The Cat and the Canary

Name: The Cat and the Canary
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Mystery
Released: 1939-10-27
Duration: 73 min

A CHILL-AND-CHUCKLE CHASE!...A FORTUNE AT STAKE AND A MONSTER AT LARGE!

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 87 votes

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Availability in the US

Where the story is waiting

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The Cat and the Canary at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 13m

At 1h 13m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Comedy · Horror · Mystery

TMDB files it under comedy, horror, and mystery.

US availability

3 to rent · 3 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 3 stores. Listed to buy from 3 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.9 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 87 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 13m, so it fits a late start.
It can be rented tonight from 3 US stores.
TMDB users rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 87 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 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 Cat and the Canary?: The Cat and the Canary runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 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.