Cat People_
"They are something more than lovers who are about to become something less than human."
After years of separation, Irena Gallier and her minister brother, Paul, reunite in New Orleans. When zoologists capture a wild panther, Irena is drawn to the cat – and zoo curator Oliver to her. Soon, Paul will have to reveal the family secret: that when sexually aroused, they revert into predatory jungle cats.
Starring
Nastassja Kinski, Malcolm McDowell, John Heard
Box Office
$21.0M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Filmin
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Cat People earned $21.0M worldwide on a $12.5M budget — a 68% return on investment.
Year context
Cat People was released 44 years ago in 1982.
Cat People is a Horror, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 58m.
CAST (20)
Nastassja Kinski
Irena Gallier
Malcolm McDowell
Paul Gallier
John Heard
Oliver Yates
Annette O'Toole
Alice Perrin
Ruby Dee
Female
Ed Begley Jr.
Joe Creigh
Scott Paulin
Bill Searle
Frankie Faison
Det. Brandt
RD
Ron Diamond
Detective Ron Diamond
Lynn Lowry
Ruthie
John Larroquette
Bronte Judson
Tessa Richarde
Billie
PP
Patricia Perkins
Taxi Driver
Berry Berenson
Sandra
FB
Fausto Barajas
Otis
JH
John H. Fields
Massage Parlor Manager
EH
Emery Hollier
Yeatman Brewer
SM
Stephen Marshal
Moonie
Robert Pavlovich
Ted
JD
Julie Denney
Carol
BOX OFFICE
$12.5M
Budget
$21.0M
Revenue
+68%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
STUDIOS (3)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
118 min (1h 58m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (554 votes)
Popularity
2
Budget
$12,500,000
Box Office
$21,000,000
Profit
+$8,500,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Cat People about?
After years of separation, Irena Gallier and her minister brother, Paul, reunite in New Orleans. When zoologists capture a wild panther, Irena is drawn to the cat – and zoo curator Oliver to her. Soon, Paul will have to reveal the family secret: that when sexually aroused, they revert into predatory jungle cats.
How long is Cat People?
Cat People has a runtime of 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Who stars in Cat People?
The cast of Cat People includes Nastassja Kinski, Malcolm McDowell, John Heard, Annette O'Toole, Ruby Dee.
How much did Cat People make at the box office?
Cat People earned $21,000,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $12,500,000.
What is the rating of Cat People?
Cat People has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 554 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Horror
Thriller