Silent Night, Lonely Night (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1969, Silent Night, Lonely Night is a drama and tv movie film directed by Daniel Petrie, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Over the Christmas holidays in a small New England college town, a man and a woman share a brief interlude. He is there to visit his wife, who is a mental patient at the university, and she is there visiting her son, who is a student, after discovering her husband's infidelity.
Who’s in it. Silent Night, Lonely Night stars Lloyd Bridges as John Sparrow, Shirley Jones as Katherine Johnson, Lynn Carlin as Jennifer Sparrow and Carrie Snodgress as Janet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Silent Night, Lonely Night sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silent Night, Lonely Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Silent Night, Lonely Night tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Silent Night, Lonely Night (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Silent Night, Lonely Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Silent Night, Lonely Night worth watching?
- Silent Night, Lonely Night holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Silent Night, Lonely Night?
- Silent Night, Lonely Night stars Lloyd Bridges, Shirley Jones, Lynn Carlin, Carrie Snodgress and Cloris Leachman.
- When was Silent Night, Lonely Night released?
- Silent Night, Lonely Night was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.