Journey Into the Night (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1921, Journey Into the Night is a drama film directed by F. W. Murnau, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. Dr. Egil Börne, an eminent physician, comes under the spell of an unscrupulous cabaret dancer and deserts his fiancée. The plot finds echoes throughout the Weimar period, including Sternberg’s The Blue Angel. Conrad Veidt appears in a supporting role as a sinister blind painter, whose entrance eerily presages Murnau’s Nosferatu. Der Gang in die Nacht, the earliest surviving film by F. W. Murnau, is also, paradoxically, the only Murnau film for which the original camera negative exists.
Who’s in it. Journey Into the Night stars Olaf Fønss as Dr. Eigil Börne, Erna Morena as Helene, Conrad Veidt as Der Maler and Gudrun Bruun Stephensen as Lily, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Journey Into the 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 Journey Into the Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Journey Into the Night tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Journey Into the Night (1921)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Journey Into the Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Journey Into the Night worth watching?
- Journey Into the Night holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Journey Into the Night?
- Journey Into the Night stars Olaf Fønss, Erna Morena, Conrad Veidt, Gudrun Bruun Stephensen and Clementine Plessner.
- When was Journey Into the Night released?
- Journey Into the Night was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.