Nightwatch (1994): cast, story & where to watch

1994 · Film · ★ 6.9

Nightwatch poster

Released in 1994, Nightwatch is a thriller and horror film directed by Ole Bornedal, running about 107 minutes.

What it’s about. In order to finance his law studies, Martin starts as a night watchman in a mortuary. When the victims of a serial killer of prostitutes are deposited there, scary things begin to happen. Therefore and because of a strange bet with his fellow student Jens, the police begins to think he is the murderer. Police detective Wormer wants to help him but Martin is more and more suspected.

Who’s in it. Nightwatch stars Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Martin, Kim Bodnia as Jens, Rikke Louise Andersson as Joyce and Ulf Pilgaard as Inspektor Wörmer, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Nightwatch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nightwatch page.

If you liked it. Fans of Nightwatch tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Nightwatch (1994)?
In US, Nightwatch is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Nightwatch worth watching?
Nightwatch holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Nightwatch?
Nightwatch stars Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Kim Bodnia, Rikke Louise Andersson, Ulf Pilgaard and Lotte Andersen.
When was Nightwatch released?
Nightwatch was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.