Cat Person (2023)

When Margot, a college sophomore, goes on a date with the older Robert, she quickly finds that he doesn’t live up to the charming persona she interacted with over texts. As their evening progresses, the stark reality of their relationship surfaces, plunging Margot into a tense and harrowing situation that explores modern dating and the dangers of miscommunication and assumptions.

You can watch “Cat Person” on Prime Video in Canada.

Length: 1h 58m
Genre: Psychological Thriller, Drama
This Title is: Intense, Thought-Provoking

Cast

Emilia Jones, Nicholas Braun, Geraldine Viswanathan, Isabella Rossellini, Hope Davis, Fred Melamed, Michael Gandolfini, Liza Koshy

Parental Guidance

Maturity Rating: R – Sexual content, violence, and language

Trivia

• The film is based on the 2017 viral New Yorker short story by Kristen Roupenian.
• It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2023.
• The film was released in a limited format, primarily in major markets.

Trailer

Our Review

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The film delivers a gripping narrative on the complexities of modern relationships and the unexpected pitfalls of digital communication. The cast delivers solid performances, particularly Emilia Jones and Nicholas Braun, whose on-screen chemistry magnifies the film’s tense atmosphere. Despite some moments of dialogue-driven pacing, “Cat Person” succeeds in sparking conversations about consent, dating, and the digital age’s impact on personal interactions.