The Night, the Prowler (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1978, The Night, the Prowler is a comedy and drama film directed by Jim Sharman, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Felicity Bannister is a young woman living in the shadow of her overpowering mother. Her oppression is her worst enemy until the day she is attacked by an intruder who breaks into her bedroom and forces Felicity into action. The tables are suddenly turned and Felicity transforms from the helpless victim into a ruthless renegade in search of trouble, driven by the anarchic thrill of malevolence.
Who’s in it. The Night, the Prowler stars Kerry Walker as Felicity Bannister, Ruth Cracknell as Doris Bannister, John Frawley as Humphrey Bannister and John Derum as John Galbraith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Night, the Prowler has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Night, the Prowler page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Night, the Prowler tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Night, the Prowler (1978)?
- In GB, The Night, the Prowler is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Night, the Prowler worth watching?
- The Night, the Prowler holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Night, the Prowler?
- The Night, the Prowler stars Kerry Walker, Ruth Cracknell, John Frawley, John Derum and Maggie Kirkpatrick.
- When was The Night, the Prowler released?
- The Night, the Prowler was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.