Nightfall (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1999, Nightfall is a drama film directed by Fred Kelemen, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. A largely plotless, fado-scored journey through the gloomy cobblestone streets, zombie bars, and fetid basements of a sordid harbor town populated by German-speaking sots and Portuguese guest workers. An unhappy young couple, Leni and Anton, quarrel and split separately into the rat’s ass of the evening. Everyone is looking for love, but no one finds any—although Leni does pick up a trick.
Who’s in it. Nightfall stars Adolfo Assor as The bell founder, Thomas Baumann as Man in leather coat, Isa Hochgerner as Nina and Verena Jasch as Leni, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Nightfall 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 Nightfall page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nightfall tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nightfall (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nightfall change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nightfall worth watching?
- Nightfall holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nightfall?
- Nightfall stars Adolfo Assor, Thomas Baumann, Isa Hochgerner, Verena Jasch and Wolfgang Michael.
- When was Nightfall released?
- Nightfall was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.