Movie

The Black Cat

“Things you never said before nor even dreamed of!”

★ 6.7(308)19341h 5m

The Black Cat is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Edgar G. Ulmer
Release date: 1934-05-07
Runtime: 1h 5m
Language: French
Box office: $236,000
Budget: $95,745
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

The Black Cat — trailer

About The Black Cat

The Black Cat is a 1934 movie in the Horror and Thriller genres, directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, starring Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi and David Manners. It has a runtime of 1 hour 5 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 308 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Black Cat in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After a road accident in Hungary, the American honeymooners Joan and Peter and the enigmatic Dr. Werdegast find refuge in the house of the famed architect Hjalmar Poelzig, who shares a dark past with the doctor.

Cast

Boris Karloff

Hjalmar Poelzig

Bela Lugosi

Dr. Vitus Werdegast

David Manners

Peter Alison

Julie Bishop

Joan Alison

Egon Brecher

The Majordomo

Harry Cording

Thamal

Lucille Lund

Karen

Henry Armetta

The Sergeant

Albert Conti

The Lieutenant

John Carradine

Cult Organist

John George

Cultist (uncredited)

Albert Pollet

Waiter (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

chessprisoner of warhungaryblack and whitetrainstormpsychiatristblack catspiral staircasehigh priestnewlywedpre-codebased on short storysatanic ritualsatanic cult

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Black Cat in United States?+

In United States, The Black Cat is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Black Cat on Netflix?+

The Black Cat is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Black Cat?+

The Black Cat has a runtime of 1 hour 5 minutes (65 minutes).

Who stars in The Black Cat?+

The Black Cat stars Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, David Manners, Julie Bishop and Egon Brecher.

When did The Black Cat come out?+

The Black Cat is a 1934 movie directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.

What genre is The Black Cat?+

The Black Cat is Horror and Thriller film.

Who directed The Black Cat?+

The Black Cat was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.