Night of the Hunter (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1991, Night of the Hunter is a thriller and tv movie film directed by David Greene, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A false preacher ingratiates himself with a dead man's family to find where he hid the money from a robbery.
Who’s in it. Night of the Hunter stars Richard Chamberlain as Harry Powell, Diana Scarwid as Willa Harper, Burgess Meredith as Birdy and Reid Binion as John Harper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Night of the Hunter 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 Night of the Hunter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night of the Hunter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night of the Hunter (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Night of the Hunter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Night of the Hunter worth watching?
- Night of the Hunter holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Night of the Hunter?
- Night of the Hunter stars Richard Chamberlain, Diana Scarwid, Burgess Meredith, Reid Binion and Amy Bebout.
- When was Night of the Hunter released?
- Night of the Hunter was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.