Fantastic Night (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1942, Fantastic Night is a comedy, fantasy and romance film directed by Marcel L'Herbier, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Denis, a poor student in philosophy, works as a night porter in the Paris market of Les Halles in order to pay for his studies. Constantly weary, he falls asleep and dreams of a beautiful girl in white, Irène, with whom he falls in love.
Who’s in it. Fantastic Night stars Fernand Gravey as Denis, Micheline Presle as Irène, Saturnin Fabre as Thalès and Charles Granval as Adalbert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Fantastic Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fantastic Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fantastic Night tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fantastic Night (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fantastic Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fantastic Night worth watching?
- Fantastic Night holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fantastic Night?
- Fantastic Night stars Fernand Gravey, Micheline Presle, Saturnin Fabre, Charles Granval and Bernard Blier.
- When was Fantastic Night released?
- Fantastic Night was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.