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Where to watch The Cat from Outer Space (1978) tonight

The Cat from Outer Space (1978) runs 1 h 44 min, is rated G in the US and averages 6.0 from 156 TMDB members. A UFO is stranded on earth and impounded by the US government. Its pilot, a cat with a collar that gives it special powers, including the ability to communicate with humans, has eluded the authorities and seeks the help of a scientist in order to reclaim and repair his ship and get back home.

Runtime
1 h 44 min — ends 9:44 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
G (US)
Genres
Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
Released
June 9, 1978
TMDB rating
6.0 / 10 from 156 votes
Director
Norman Tokar
Starring
Ken Berry, Sandy Duncan, Harry Morgan, Roddy McDowall
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy and Family hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Disney Plus (subscription).

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How long is The Cat from Outer Space?
The Cat from Outer Space is 1 h 44 min long (104 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:44 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Cat from Outer Space rated?
The Cat from Outer Space is rated G in the US.
Is The Cat from Outer Space a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy and Family hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream The Cat from Outer Space?
In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Disney Plus (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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