The Cat from Outer Space

Where to Watch The Cat from Outer Space (1978) (Legally)

A close encounter of the 'furred' kind!
Jun 9, 1978 US 104 min U
6.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
151 votes
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Planning a movie night? This is a spoiler-free snapshot of “ (1978).

Genre-wise, it leans into Comedy, Family, Science Fiction, with a runtime around 104 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 6/10 from about 151 votes.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

cat, telekinesis, alien, ufo, industrial spy

Official trailer

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Plot

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.

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Main cast

Ken Berry
as Frank
Harry Morgan
as General Stilton
Roddy McDowall
as Mr. Stallwood
Jesse White
as Earnest Ernie
Alan Young
as Dr. Wenger
Hans Conried
as Dr. Heffel
Ronnie Schell
as Jake (Voice) / Sgt. Duffy
James Hampton
as Capt. Anderson