Along the Night (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1978, Along the Night is a drama and romance film directed by Parviz Sayyad, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. Parvaneh, a famous singer and movie star, has an affair with a married man. A student named Baabak, who suffers from leukaemia, falls in love with Parvaneh. They have a good time together for a while, until she hears about Baabak's disease and decides to send him abroad for medical treatment.
Who’s in it. Along the Night stars Googoosh as Parvaneh, Saeed Kangarani as Baabak, Mahbubeh Bayat as Margriet and Maliheh Nazari as Baabak's mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Along 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 Along the Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Along the Night tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Along the Night (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Along the Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Along the Night worth watching?
- Along the Night holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Along the Night?
- Along the Night stars Googoosh, Saeed Kangarani, Mahbubeh Bayat, Maliheh Nazari and Jahangir Forouhar.
- When was Along the Night released?
- Along the Night was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.