Quiet Is the Night (1978): cast, story & where to watch

1978 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 1978, Quiet Is the Night is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Tadeusz Chmielewski, running about 116 minutes.

What it’s about. A psychological detective story about a police hunt for the murderer of young boys. The police comissioner ends up tracing the clues to his own home, where he has an adolescent son he has not been able to communicate with.

Who’s in it. Quiet Is the Night stars Tomasz Zaliwski as Police Commander Teofil Herman, Piotr Łysak as Wiktor, Henryk Bista as Stefan Waniek and Mirosław Konarowski as Bernard Piret, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Quiet Is the Night 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 Quiet Is the Night page.

If you liked it. Fans of Quiet Is the Night tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Quiet Is the Night (1978)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Quiet Is the Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Quiet Is the Night worth watching?
Quiet Is the Night holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Quiet Is the Night?
Quiet Is the Night stars Tomasz Zaliwski, Piotr Łysak, Henryk Bista, Mirosław Konarowski and Jerzy Bończak.
When was Quiet Is the Night released?
Quiet Is the Night was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.