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Where to watch Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) tonight

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) runs 1 h 48 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 7.6 from 876 TMDB members. An alcoholic ex-football player drinks his days away, having failed to come to terms with his sexuality and his real feelings for his football buddy who died after an ambiguous accident. His wife is crucified by her desperation to make him desire her: but he resists the affections of his wife. His reunion with his father—who is dying of cancer—jogs a host of memories and revelations for both father and son.

Runtime
1 h 48 min — ends 9:48 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
NR (US)
Genres
Drama
Released
August 29, 1958
TMDB rating
7.6 / 10 from 876 votes
Director
Richard Brooks
Starring
Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, Burl Ives, Judith Anderson
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is 1 h 48 min long (108 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:48 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof rated?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is rated NR in the US.
Is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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