One Thrilling Night (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1942, One Thrilling Night is a comedy and mystery film directed by William Beaudine, running about 69 minutes. “THE BRIDE WORE A STARTLED LOOK! (she was a lovely sight) - No girl ever got so many surprises on her honeymoon!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A honeymoon couple in New York for one night of wedded bliss before he's to join the army, become involved with gangsters after they find a cadaver under their bed.
Who’s in it. One Thrilling Night stars John Beal as Horace Jason, Wanda McKay as Millie Jason, Warren Hymer as Pat Callahan and J. Farrell MacDonald as Police Sergeant Haggerty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, One Thrilling Night has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Thrilling Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of One Thrilling Night tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch One Thrilling Night (1942)?
- In US, One Thrilling Night is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is One Thrilling Night worth watching?
- One Thrilling Night holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in One Thrilling Night?
- One Thrilling Night stars John Beal, Wanda McKay, Warren Hymer, J. Farrell MacDonald and Barbara Pepper.
- When was One Thrilling Night released?
- One Thrilling Night was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.