The Owl and the Pussycat

The Owl and the Pussycat

It's no longer a story for children.

Directed by Herbert Ross

Produced by Columbia Pictures

197095 min6.2 / 10

A screwball romantic comedy about two mismatched neighbors whose antagonism gradually transforms into attraction through forced proximity and banter.

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?

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  • Is The Owl and the Pussycat sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is The Owl and the Pussycat scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is The Owl and the Pussycat easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Does The Owl and the Pussycat end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is The Owl and the Pussycat violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

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