When the Cat Comes

A wealthy industrialist's son, Alexander, lives a life of leisure and superficiality. When he falls for a young woman named Nicole, who possesses a rare book dealership and a more grounded perspective on life, he begins to question his own values and the emptiness of his privileged existence. Their relationship challenges his family's expectations and forces him to confront his own identity.

When the Cat Comes was a modest German production that garnered some attention for its exploration of societal pressures and emerging youth culture in the 1960s. While not a critical darling, it was appreciated for its performances and its attempt to delve into more complex themes than typical comedies of the era.

• Praised for its thoughtful portrayal of a young man's awakening.

• Noted for the chemistry between the lead actors.

• Some critics found the pacing to be uneven.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this film. However, reviews that do exist suggest an appreciation for its character development and thematic depth.

The film is based on a novel of the same name by Austrian author Vicki Baum.