Good Night, Nurse! (1918): cast, story & where to watch
1918 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1918, Good Night, Nurse! is a comedy film directed by Roscoe Arbuckle, running about 23 minutes. “Can you imagine AMERICA'S HUMAN TANK in the role of a nurse? YES, IT CAN BE DONE. SEE AND BELIEVE.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Roscoe's wife, tired of his endless drunkenness, reads of an operation that cures alcoholism and has him admitted to No Hope Sanitarium to get the surgery. Roscoe, wanting out, eventually disguises himself as a nurse to effect his escape.
Who’s in it. Good Night, Nurse! stars Roscoe Arbuckle as Fatty, Buster Keaton as Dr. Hampton, Alice Lake as Crazy Woman and Kate Price as Nurse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Good Night, Nurse! 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 Good Night, Nurse! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Good Night, Nurse! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Good Night, Nurse! (1918)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Good Night, Nurse! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Good Night, Nurse! worth watching?
- Good Night, Nurse! holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Good Night, Nurse!?
- Good Night, Nurse! stars Roscoe Arbuckle, Buster Keaton, Alice Lake, Kate Price and Al St. John.
- When was Good Night, Nurse! released?
- Good Night, Nurse! was released in 1918, with a runtime of about 23 minutes.