Cat on a Hot Tin Roof_
"Just one pillow on her bed... and just one desire in her heart."
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.
Starring
Paul Newman, Elizabeth Taylor, Burl Ives
Box Office
$17.6M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Filmin
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof earned $17.6M worldwide on a $3.0M budget — a 486% return on investment.
Year context
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof was released 68 years ago in 1958.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 48m.
CAST (12)
Paul Newman
Brick
Elizabeth Taylor
Maggie
Burl Ives
Harvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt
Judith Anderson
Big Momma
Jack Carson
Gooper
Madeleine Sherwood
Mae
Vaughn Taylor
Deacon Davis
Larry Gates
Dr. Baugh
Brian Corcoran
Boy
ZC
Zelda Cleaver
Servant
Robert 'Rusty' Stevens
Sonny Pollitt
HC
Hugh Corcoran
Buster Pollitt
BOX OFFICE
$3.0M
Budget
$17.6M
Revenue
+486%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
Avon Productions
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
108 min (1h 48m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.6/10 (816 votes)
Popularity
1
Budget
$3,000,000
Box Office
$17,570,324
Profit
+$14,570,324
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof about?
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.
How long is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof has a runtime of 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Who stars in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
The cast of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof includes Paul Newman, Elizabeth Taylor, Burl Ives, Judith Anderson, Jack Carson.
How much did Cat on a Hot Tin Roof make at the box office?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof earned $17,570,324 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $3,000,000.
What is the rating of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 816 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama