Legend of the Demon Cat (2017)
Legend of the Demon Cat is streaming in Singapore on Mewatch.
The verdict
Legend of the Demon Cat sits squarely in the middle of the pack — watchable, and just as easily forgettable. It's sitting at 6.2/10 on TMDB across 108 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack. The 129-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In Singapore you can stream it on Mewatch.
Should you spend 2h 9m on it?
2h 9m of Chinese fantasy with adventure threaded through. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- 6.2/10 across 108 ratings — a middling reception, so this one depends on whether the premise appeals to you.
- Skip if
- you'd rather not do the world-building work
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
During the Late Tang Dynasty, a manor is invaded by a demon cat and a sense of unrest befalls the capital of Changan. A poet is charged with investigating the case and meets up with a monk. The two work together and pull apart the thread of clues to reveal a history of truths leading to the events.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 9m |
| Genre | Fantasy / Adventure |
| Language | Chinese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Chen Kaige
Cast
Where to watch in Singapore
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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