Night and Fog (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1956, Night and Fog is a war, history and documentary film directed by Alain Resnais, running about 32 minutes.
What it’s about. Filmmaker Alain Resnais documents the atrocities behind the walls of Hitler's concentration camps.
Who’s in it. Night and Fog stars Michel Bouquet as Narrator (voice) (uncredited), Reinhard Heydrich as Self (archive footage) (uncredited), Heinrich Himmler as Self (archive footage) (uncredited) and Adolf Hitler as Self (archive footage) (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Night and Fog sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night and Fog page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night and Fog tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night and Fog (1956)?
- In US, Night and Fog is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Night and Fog worth watching?
- Night and Fog holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war, history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Night and Fog?
- Night and Fog stars Michel Bouquet, Reinhard Heydrich, Heinrich Himmler, Adolf Hitler and Julius Streicher.
- When was Night and Fog released?
- Night and Fog was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 32 minutes.