Cat People (1982): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts
An evergreen, sourced guide to Cat People: streaming options, cast and core facts.

Cat People (1982) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. They are something more than lovers who are about to become something less than human.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Criterion Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Nastassja Kinski as Irena Gallier; Malcolm McDowell as Paul Gallier; John Heard as Oliver Yates; Annette O'Toole as Alice Perrin; Ruby Dee as Female; Ed Begley Jr. as Joe Creigh; Scott Paulin as Bill Searle; Frankie Faison as Det. Brandt
About Cat People
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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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Cat People?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Criterion Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Cat People?
Nastassja Kinski as Irena Gallier; Malcolm McDowell as Paul Gallier; John Heard as Oliver Yates; Annette O'Toole as Alice Perrin; Ruby Dee as Female; Ed Begley Jr. as Joe Creigh; Scott Paulin as Bill Searle; Frankie Faison as Det. Brandt
Is this Cat People guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



