Movie

The Cat and the Canary

“A CHILL-AND-CHUCKLE CHASE!...A FORTUNE AT STAKE AND A MONSTER AT LARGE!”

★ 6.9(87)19391h 13m

The Cat and the Canary is streaming on Philo in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch The Cat and the Canary

🇺🇸 United States

Good to know

Director: Elliott Nugent
Release date: 1939-10-27
Runtime: 1h 13m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

The Cat and the Canary — trailer

About The Cat and the Canary

The Cat and the Canary is a 1939 movie in the Comedy, Horror and Mystery genres, directed by Elliott Nugent, starring Bob Hope, Paulette Goddard and John Beal. It has a runtime of 1 hour 13 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 87 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Cat and the Canary in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Relatives gather at a haunted mansion for a will reading where the sole heir is threatened by a clause that could disinherit her if she goes mad, all while a homicidal maniac escapes nearby.

Cast

Bob Hope

Wally Campbell

Paulette Goddard

Joyce Norman

John Beal

Fred Blythe

Douglass Montgomery

Charles Wilder

Gale Sondergaard

Miss Lu

Elizabeth Patterson

Aunt Susan

Nydia Westman

Cicily

George Zucco

Lawyer Crosby

John Wray

Hendricks

George Regas

Indian Guide

Milton Kibbee

Reporter

Charles Lane

Reporter

Themes & keywords

catalligatorlouisianabased on play or musicalbayoueccentricinheritancelast will and testamentmansionhousekeeperblack catbookcasemurder mystery

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Cat and the Canary in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Cat and the Canary on Philo. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Is The Cat and the Canary on Netflix?+

The Cat and the Canary is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Philo.

How long is The Cat and the Canary?+

The Cat and the Canary has a runtime of 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).

Who stars in The Cat and the Canary?+

The Cat and the Canary stars Bob Hope, Paulette Goddard, John Beal, Douglass Montgomery and Gale Sondergaard.

When did The Cat and the Canary come out?+

The Cat and the Canary is a 1939 movie directed by Elliott Nugent.

What genre is The Cat and the Canary?+

The Cat and the Canary is Comedy, Horror and Mystery film.

Who directed The Cat and the Canary?+

The Cat and the Canary was directed by Elliott Nugent.