The Owl and the Pussycat
Seen it?1970 | 95 min | Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1970: an older pace and style.
Meek, owlish Felix and strident, catty Doris live in the same apartment building. His incessant typing bothers her; her gentlemen callers bother him. Felix informs the landlord of her activities, so Doris moves in on Felix. When they both get thrown out, they move in with Barney... until they drive him out! That's when Felix and Doris finally decide to put theory into practice. But do opposites attract?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$24 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 35K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Herbert Ross
- Barbra StreisandDoris
- George SegalFelix
- Robert KleinBarney
- Allen GarfieldDress Shop Proprietor
- Roz KellyEleanor
- Jacques SandulescuRapzinsky
- Jack ManningMr. Weyderhaus
- Grace CarneyMrs. Weyderhaus
- Barbara AnsonMiss Weyderhaus
- Kim ChanTheatre Cashier