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Where to watch The Cat's Meow (2002) tonight

The Cat's Meow (2002) runs 1 h 54 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 5.8 from 138 TMDB members. Semi-true story of the Hollywood murder that occurred at a star-studded gathering aboard William Randolph Hearst's yacht in 1924.

Runtime
1 h 54 min — ends 9:54 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG-13 (US)
Genres
Drama, History, Crime
Released
April 12, 2002
TMDB rating
5.8 / 10 from 138 votes
Director
Peter Bogdanovich
Starring
Kirsten Dunst, Edward Herrmann, Suzy Eddie Izzard, Cary Elwes
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Starz Apple TV channel (subscription), The CW (free), YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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How long is The Cat's Meow?
The Cat's Meow is 1 h 54 min long (114 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:54 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Cat's Meow rated?
The Cat's Meow is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is The Cat's Meow a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Cat's Meow?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Starz Apple TV channel (subscription), The CW (free), YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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