When the Cat Comes (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1963, When the Cat Comes is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Vojtěch Jasný, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. While old Oliva tells a group of children about his life as a sailor and how he met Diana and her cat with sunglasses, a strange circus arrives in town.
Who’s in it. When the Cat Comes stars Jan Werich as Oliva, Emília Vášáryová as Diana, Vlastimil Brodský as Robert and Jiří Sovák as Karel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, When the Cat Comes has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When the Cat Comes page.
If you liked it. Fans of When the Cat Comes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When the Cat Comes (1963)?
- In US, When the Cat Comes is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is When the Cat Comes worth watching?
- When the Cat Comes holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in When the Cat Comes?
- When the Cat Comes stars Jan Werich, Emília Vášáryová, Vlastimil Brodský, Jiří Sovák and Vladimír Menšík.
- When was When the Cat Comes released?
- When the Cat Comes was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.