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Cat People
They are something more than lovers who are about to become something less than human.
After years of separation, Irena Gallier and her minister brother, Paul, reunite in New Orleans. When zoologists capture a wild panther, Irena is drawn to the cat – and zoo curator Oliver to her. Soon, Paul will have to reveal the family secret: that when sexually aroused, they revert into predatory jungle cats.
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Where to watch in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Cat People is available to stream on The Criterion Channel in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, and Google Play. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Synopsis
After years of separation, Irena Gallier and her minister brother, Paul, reunite in New Orleans. When zoologists capture a wild panther, Irena is drawn to the cat – and zoo curator Oliver to her. Soon, Paul will have to reveal the family secret: that when sexually aroused, they revert into predatory jungle cats.
More about Cat People
Cast
Nastassja KinskiIrena Gallier
Malcolm McDowellPaul Gallier
John HeardOliver Yates
Annette O'TooleAlice Perrin
Ruby DeeFemale
Ed Begley Jr.Joe Creigh
Scott PaulinBill Searle
Frankie FaisonDet. BrandtCredits
- Directed by
- Paul Schrader
- Written by
- Paul Schrader, Alan Ormsby, DeWitt Bodeen
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $12.5M
- Box office
- $21M
Production
Universal PicturesUnited States
RKO PicturesUnited States- Charles Fries ProductionsUnited States
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