Movie

Murder of a Cat

2014 · 101 min

A quirky, low-key mystery that ambles through suburban oddballs with gentle laughs and a touch of melancholy.

Overview: When someone murders his beloved cat, Clinton, an adult child, demands justice. Taking it upon himself to solve the case, he teams up with an unlikely ally, Greta, and the two set out to find the culprit lurking in their small suburban town. But as Clinton searches for the truth, he begins to uncover a conspiracy that goes far deeper than he anticipated.
How it feels: Whimsical, melancholic, dark and satirical. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Mystery, grief, obsession, conspiracy
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
Note: Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

Your rating is saved. See your suggestions, or find titles like this one below.

Rate it, and Mesmero finds titles that feel like it. You do not need an account.

Add to a list: Murder of a Cat

Free in the US

More options Data from JustWatch

In your watch list

More like this

Like Murder of a Cat, but

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown

Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: mystery
grief
obsession
conspiracy
isolation
Places: suburbs
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild