


The Night of the Hunter at a glance
The Night of the Hunter is a 1955 crime and drama film, running 1h 33m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 12 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Amazon Channel.
Rated 12 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1955-07-26
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Director
- Charles Laughton
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.8 / 10 · 1,938 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmIn Depression-era West Virginia, a serial-killing preacher hunts two young children who know the whereabouts of a stash of money.
Cast
14 names
Robert MitchumPreacher Harry Powell
Shelley WintersWilla Harper
Lillian GishRachel Cooper
Billy ChapinJohn Harper
Sally Jane BrucePearl Harper
James GleasonUncle Birdie Steptoe
Evelyn VardenIcey Spoon
Don BeddoeWalt Spoon
Peter GravesBen Harper
James GriffithDistrict Attorney
Gloria CastilloRuby
Gloria PallBurlesque Dancer
Paul BryarBart (uncredited)Questions about The Night of the Hunter
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Night of the Hunter in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Night of the Hunter is listed on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Amazon Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Night of the Hunter suitable for children?
The Night of the Hunter is rated 12 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is The Night of the Hunter on PelisPlus UK?
The Night of the Hunter has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
What is The Night of the Hunter about?
In Depression-era West Virginia, a serial-killing preacher hunts two young children who know the whereabouts of a stash of money.
How long is The Night of the Hunter?
The Night of the Hunter runs for 1h 33m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Night of the Hunter trailer?
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