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The Cat from Outer Space (1978)

“A close encounter of the 'furred' kind!”

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Plot

In a cosmic twist of fate, a UFO makes an unexpected landing on Earth, becoming the newest resident of our blue planet. This spacecraft is no ordinary vessel, for its pilot is an extraordinary feline. When the military discovers this celestial oddity, it swiftly transports it to a scientific institute for further examination. Yet, the curious cat is not far behind, eavesdropping on the baffled scientists as they grapple with this extraterrestrial enigma. Among these scientists is the unconventional Frank Wilson. His outlandish theories might have the military raising their eyebrows, but they strike a chord with our furry visitor from the stars. The cat, now affectionately named Jake by Frank, reveals he can communicate through his collar. He needs Frank's help to repair his spaceship, a task that requires a hefty $120,000 worth of gold - a sum they must creatively procure. Simultaneously, the institute houses a traitorous spy who learns of Jake's collar and its spectacular abilities. He reports back to his boss, a man with a nefarious interest in Jake's collar. As the plot thickens, Jake and Frank must navigate this terrestrial maze of intrigue and danger, racing against time to repair the spaceship and return Jake to his home amongst the stars. "The Cat from Outer Space" is a thrilling journey of interstellar adventure, unexpected alliances, and the extraordinary tale of a cat who's quite literally out of this world.

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The Cat from Outer Space is a comedy movie featuring Ken Berry.

The Cat from Outer Space is currently streaming on Criterion Channel and Disney Plus.

It is also possible to buy The Cat from Outer Space on AMC on Demand, Amazon Video, Apple TV, DIRECTV, Google Play Movies, Microsoft Store, Vudu and YouTube.