Nighthawks (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1978, Nighthawks is a drama film directed by Ron Peck, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. A gay teacher is forced to hide his sexuality by day while living his secret life by night, in Great Britain in the 1970s, not mixing his professional and private life, until the day comes when his students and his headmaster find out.
Who’s in it. Nighthawks stars Ken Robertson as Jim, Derek Jarman, Tony Westrope as Mike and Rachel Nicholas James as Judy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Nighthawks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nighthawks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nighthawks tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nighthawks (1978)?
- In US, Nighthawks is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Fandor, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nighthawks worth watching?
- Nighthawks holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nighthawks?
- Nighthawks stars Ken Robertson, Derek Jarman, Tony Westrope, Rachel Nicholas James and Maureen Dolan.
- When was Nighthawks released?
- Nighthawks was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.