In The Night Kitchen (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1987, In The Night Kitchen is a fantasy, family and animation film directed by Gene Deitch, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Mickey falls through the dark into the Night Kitchen where three fat bakers are making the morning cake and so begins an intoxicating dream fantasy in this animated short adaptation of Maurice Sendak's 1970 Caldecott Honor children's picture book.
Who’s in it. In The Night Kitchen stars Peter Schickele as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, In The Night Kitchen sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch In The Night Kitchen page.
If you liked it. Fans of In The Night Kitchen tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch In The Night Kitchen (1987)?
- In US, In The Night Kitchen is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is In The Night Kitchen worth watching?
- In The Night Kitchen holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in In The Night Kitchen?
- In The Night Kitchen stars Peter Schickele.
- When was In The Night Kitchen released?
- In The Night Kitchen was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.