Nightwatch (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1997, Nightwatch is an action, thriller, drama and horror film directed by Ole Bornedal, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. A law student takes a job as a night watchman at a morgue and begins to discover clues that implicate him as the suspect in a series of murders.
Who’s in it. Nightwatch stars Ewan McGregor as Martin Bells, Patricia Arquette as Katherine, Nick Nolte as Inspector Cray and Josh Brolin as James Gallman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Nightwatch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nightwatch page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nightwatch tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nightwatch (1997)?
- In US, Nightwatch is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nightwatch worth watching?
- Nightwatch holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nightwatch?
- Nightwatch stars Ewan McGregor, Patricia Arquette, Nick Nolte, Josh Brolin and Lauren Graham.
- When was Nightwatch released?
- Nightwatch was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.