A Thief in the Night (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1972, A Thief in the Night is a fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Donald W. Thompson, running about 69 minutes. “...and there will be no place to hide.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Patty, a young woman caught up in living for the present with little concern for the future, awakens one day to find her husband missing and the radio reporting that millions of people around the globe have mysteriously vanished. As dramatic, earth-shaking events begin to unfold around her, Patty realizes she is living in the end times spoken of in biblical prophecy.
Who’s in it. A Thief in the Night stars Patty Dunning as Patty Myers, Mike Niday as Jim Wright, Colleen Niday as Jenny (as Coleen Niday) and Maryann Rachford as Diane Bradford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, A Thief in the Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Thief in the Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Thief in the Night tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Thief in the Night (1972)?
- In US, A Thief in the Night is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Thief in the Night worth watching?
- A Thief in the Night holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Thief in the Night?
- A Thief in the Night stars Patty Dunning, Mike Niday, Colleen Niday, Maryann Rachford and Thom Rachford.
- When was A Thief in the Night released?
- A Thief in the Night was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.