Night Unto Night (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1949, Night Unto Night is a drama and romance film directed by Don Siegel, running about 84 minutes. “Whatever it is, there's nothing you can't tell the woman you love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A bleak mansion sits ominously on a cliff above the sea somewhere on Florida's east coast. In its shadows, two people meet: a scientist haunted by incurable illness and a beautiful woman haunted by the voice of her dead husband. Ronald Reagan and Hollywood-debuting Viveca Lindfors star in an eerie drama steeped in religious faith and supernatural fear, in the destructive power of sexual jealousy and the redemptive power of love. In one of his earliest directorial efforts, Don Siegel (Dirty Harry, The Shootist) displays his command of pacing and camerawork, building the action to a climactic hurricane that parallels the tumultuous emotions of characters precariously balanced between now and the hereafter.
Who’s in it. Night Unto Night stars Ronald Reagan as John Galen, Viveca Lindfors as Ann Gracy, Broderick Crawford as C.L. Shawn and Rosemary DeCamp as Thalia Shawn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Night Unto Night has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night Unto Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night Unto Night tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night Unto Night (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Night Unto Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Night Unto Night worth watching?
- Night Unto Night holds an audience score of 5.1 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 Night Unto Night?
- Night Unto Night stars Ronald Reagan, Viveca Lindfors, Broderick Crawford, Rosemary DeCamp and Osa Massen.
- When was Night Unto Night released?
- Night Unto Night was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.