Mala Noche (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1986, Mala Noche is a drama film directed by Gus Van Sant, running about 75 minutes. “If you fu*k with the bull, you get the horn!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Walt is a lonely convenience store clerk who has fallen in love with a Mexican migrant worker named Johnny. Though Walt has little in common with the object of his affections — including a shared language — his desire to possess Johnny prompts a sexual awakening that results in taboo trysts and a tangled love triangle.
Who’s in it. Mala Noche stars Doug Cooeyate as Johnny, Tim Streeter as Walt Curtis, Sam Downey as Hotel Clerk and Nyla McCarthy as Betty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Mala Noche has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and TCM 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 Mala Noche page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mala Noche tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mala Noche (1986)?
- In US, Mala Noche is available to stream on Criterion Channel and TCM, 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 Mala Noche worth watching?
- Mala Noche holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mala Noche?
- Mala Noche stars Doug Cooeyate, Tim Streeter, Sam Downey, Nyla McCarthy and Ray Monge.
- When was Mala Noche released?
- Mala Noche was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.