Star in the Night (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1945, Star in the Night is a drama, family and western film directed by Don Siegel, running about 22 minutes.
What it’s about. Nick, a motel owner who has lost faith in more than just the humanity of mankind, is visited by a kindly stranger on Christmas Eve. The motel's guests are only concerned for themselves until a poor man and his wife drive up to the motel, unable to go any further. Out of rooms, Nick's wife prepares a place for them in a shed under a neon star Nick had just finished hanging. Their plight brings out the generosity in everyone, including Nick, who remembers another family almost two thousand years earlier that also found a makeshift room at an inn under another kind of star.
Who’s in it. Star in the Night stars J. Carrol Naish as Nick Catapoli, Donald Woods as Hitchhiker, Rosina Galli as Rosa Catapoli and Richard Erdman as Middle Cowboy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Star in the Night has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Star in the Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Star in the Night tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Star in the Night (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Star in the Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Star in the Night worth watching?
- Star in the Night holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Star in the Night?
- Star in the Night stars J. Carrol Naish, Donald Woods, Rosina Galli, Richard Erdman and Lynn Baggett.
- When was Star in the Night released?
- Star in the Night was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 22 minutes.