Night Witches (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1981, Night Witches is an action, drama and war film directed by Yevgeniya Zhigulenko, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Film will be based on the female flying unit that fought in the Battle of Moscow. They were dubbed "Night Witches" by the frightened German soldiers because of the deadly stealth of their light planes.
Who’s in it. Night Witches stars Valentina Grushina as Squadron Commander Ksana Zakharchenko, Yana Druz as Galya Polikarpova, Nina Menshikova as Mariya Ivanovna and Valeriya Zaklunnaya as Guard Major Dusya Boguslavskaya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Night Witches has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night Witches page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night Witches 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 Night Witches (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Night Witches change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Night Witches worth watching?
- Night Witches holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Night Witches?
- Night Witches stars Valentina Grushina, Yana Druz, Nina Menshikova, Valeriya Zaklunnaya and Aleksandra Sviridova.
- When was Night Witches released?
- Night Witches was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.