The Night of the Hunter

Name: The Night of the Hunter
Released: 1955-07-26
Rating: 7.9

7.9/10 (1,844)

·1955· 93 min

Director: Charles Laughton

"It’s a hard world for little things."

In Depression-era West Virginia, a serial-killing preacher hunts two young children who know the whereabouts of a stash of money.

Where to Watch

Amazon Prime Video

MGM Plus

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Trailer

Cast

Robert Mitchum

Preacher Harry Powell

Shelley Winters

Willa Harper

Lillian Gish

Rachel Cooper

Billy Chapin

John Harper

Sally Jane Bruce

Pearl Harper

James Gleason

Uncle Birdie Steptoe

Evelyn Varden

Icey Spoon

Don Beddoe

Walt Spoon

Peter Graves

Ben Harper

James Griffith

District Attorney

Gloria Castillo

Ruby

Gloria Pall

Burlesque Dancer

In brief

The Night of the Hunter (1955) is a crime, drama, thriller film. With an average rating of 7.9/10 from 1,844 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 33min. You can stream it on: Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Night of the Hunter online?

The Night of the Hunter is available on the following streaming services: Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Night of the Hunter?

The Night of the Hunter runs 93 minutes (1h 33min).

What rating does The Night of the Hunter have?

The Night of the Hunter has an average rating of 7.9/10 based on 1,844 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Night of the Hunter from?

The Night of the Hunter was released in 1955.