The Owl and the Pussycat

It's no longer a story for children.

1970 • 95 min • Comedy · Romance

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Synopsis

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?

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

67 reviews

62 Audience · 67 · 100%

An "owlish" bookstore manager and a "catty" aspiring actress become unlikely roommates after apartment squabbles lead to them being evicted. As they navigate their contrasting personalities and a shared living space, a surprising romance begins to blossom between them.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 4/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 5/10
Scary moments: 0/10

Heads up

Frequent suggestive humor and references
Some mild cursing
Characters frequently drink alcohol

What it models well

Finding common ground
Accepting differences
Personal growth

Talk about it after

Stereotypes and judging others
Compromise in relationships
What makes a good roommate?

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for The Owl and the Pussycat. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.