Nightmare (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1942, Nightmare is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Tim Whelan, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. An ex-gambler helps a beautiful widow, and becomes involved with a murder, secret agents, and saboteurs.
Who’s in it. Nightmare stars Diana Barrymore as Leslie Stafford aka Butch, Brian Donlevy as Daniel Shane, Henry Daniell as Capt. Edgar Stafford and Hans Conried as Hans, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Nightmare has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nightmare page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nightmare tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nightmare (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nightmare change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nightmare worth watching?
- Nightmare holds an audience score of 4.0 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 Nightmare?
- Nightmare stars Diana Barrymore, Brian Donlevy, Henry Daniell, Hans Conried and Eustace Wyatt.
- When was Nightmare released?
- Nightmare was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.