IMDb 5.3 2001 HD

Tomcats

Tomcats

2001
Comedy Romance
95 min R USA
5.1 / 10
5.3 IMDB

College buddies chip in and promise that the group's last unmarried man will collect a cash pot. Seven years later, the kitty is worth $500,000 -- money Michael…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Gregory Poirier
Starring
Jerry O'Connell / Shannon Elizabeth / Jake Busey / Horatio Sanz / Bernie Casey / Jaime Pressly / David Ogden Stiers / Travis Fine

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

predictable raunchy dated lighthearted crude comedic forgettable simple fun silly harmless

Reviews

G
Genevieve Dubois
May 10, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

‘Tomcats’ hinges on a simple, if somewhat dated, premise: a college pact promising a fortune to the last man standing – unmarried, that is. When Michael, portrayed by Jerry O'Connell, needs the half-million-dollar kitty to cover gambling debts,…

C
Cedric Fitzwilliam
May 10, 2026
1.5 / 5
1.5

The central conceit of ‘Tomcats’ – a large sum of money awarded to the final unmarried friend – is the film’s sole hook, and it’s not enough to sustain the narrative. Jerry O'Connell’s character, Michael, is burdened with…

B
Beatrice Ainsworth
May 10, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

‘Tomcats’ presents a familiar comedic setup: a substantial wager tied to marital status. When Michael, played by Jerry O'Connell, faces a pressing gambling debt, the decades-old pact becomes a desperate race. The film’s tone is unapologetically raunchy, leaning…

A
Arthur Penhaligon
May 10, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

The promise of a $500,000 payout for the last unmarried man in a friend group is the engine driving ‘Tomcats’. Unfortunately, the journey is less exciting than the destination. Jerry O'Connell’s Michael is tasked with navigating this convoluted…

E
Eleanor Vance
May 10, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

‘Tomcats’ attempts a high-concept premise: a bet among college friends that the last bachelor will win a significant cash prize. Seven years on, the pot has ballooned, but the stakes are raised when Michael, needing the money for…

FAQs

Released in 2001, 'Tomcats' arrived during a period when raunchy comedies featuring young adult protagonists were popular. Films often explored themes of sex, relationships, and the transition from college to adulthood with a bold, often exaggerated, comedic style. This era saw a demand for films that mirrored the perceived experiences and desires of its target demographic.