Catfight (2016)
A darkly comic collision of class, grudges, and bruising ambition — Catfight pits Sandra Oh against Anne Heche in a savage, satirical showdown.
Catfight - Movie Information
- Original Title: Catfight
- Release Year: 2016
- Directed by: Onur Tukel
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Runtime: 1h 36m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, Italian
- Release Date (Theatrical): September 9, 2016 (Canada - 18A), April 25, 2017 (United States)
- Alternative Titles: キャットファイト (JP)
- Production Companies: MPI Media Group
- Production Countries: United States of America
Catfight - Plot
The rivalry between two former college friends comes to a head when they both attend the same glamorous event.
Catfight - Trailer
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A black and blue comedy
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Catfight - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Onur Tukel
Main Cast
- Sandra Oh
- Anne Heche
- Alicia Silverstone
- Amy Hill
- Myra Lucretia Taylor
- Tituss Burgess
- Jay O. Sanders
- Giullian Yao Gioiello
- Peter Jacobson
- Ivana Miličević
Writers
- Onur Tukel
Producers
- Gigi Graff
- Greg Newman
Catfight - FAQs
Who are the main actors in Catfight?
Catfight stars Sandra Oh as Veronica and Anne Heche as Ashley, the two feuding former college friends at the center of the story. The supporting cast includes Alicia Silverstone, Tituss Burgess, Amy Hill, Myra Lucretia Taylor, Jay O. Sanders, Peter Jacobson, and Ivana Miličević.
What is Catfight about?
Catfight follows two former college acquaintances — a wealthy housewife and a struggling artist — whose simmering mutual contempt explodes into repeated, brutal physical confrontations. The film uses their cyclical rivalry as a darkly comic lens to examine class privilege, ambition, and the absurdity of social hierarchies.
Does Catfight have a twist ending?
Yes. Catfight employs a cyclical structure in which the two women repeatedly knock each other unconscious, each time waking to find their fortunes reversed. The ending underscores the film's satirical point: no matter who “wins,” the cycle of rivalry and resentment simply begins again.
Is Catfight a dark comedy or a drama?
Catfight is firmly a dark comedy, though it carries genuine dramatic weight. Director Onur Tukel blends cartoonishly violent physical comedy with biting social satire, creating a tone that is simultaneously absurd and pointed. Its tagline — “A black and blue comedy” — captures the film's bruising, irreverent spirit perfectly.
Where can I stream Catfight?
Catfight is available on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Free ad-supported viewing is available on The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Tubi TV, Fandango at Home Free, Hoopla, Plex, and Plex Channel.
When was Catfight released?
Catfight had its initial release on September 9, 2016, in Canada (rated 18A). It received its United States theatrical release on April 25, 2017. The film was directed by Onur Tukel and produced by MPI Media Group.
How long is Catfight?
Catfight has a runtime of 96 minutes, or 1 hour and 36 minutes. The film was written and directed by Onur Tukel, who also served as editor, and was shot by cinematographer Zoë White.
What are movies similar to Catfight?
If you enjoyed Catfight's dark, rivalry-driven comedy, you might also like Greener Grass (2019), a similarly absurdist satire on suburban competition, or You Again (2010), another comedy built around long-simmering female rivalry. Mississippi Masala (1991) and The Tip of the Iceberg (2016) are also recommended picks.
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