Highways by Night (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1942, Highways by Night is a comedy, crime, adventure and romance film directed by Peter Godfrey, running about 65 minutes. “DANGER AND DAMES ON THE RACKET ROAD!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young millionaire (Richard Carlson) joins the real world and meets a maid (Jane Randolph) and mobsters.
Who’s in it. Highways by Night stars Richard Carlson as Tommy Van Steel, Jane Randolph as Peggy Fogarty, Jane Darwell as Grandma Fogarty and Barton MacLane as Leo Bronson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Highways by Night 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 Highways by Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Highways by Night tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Highways by Night (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Highways by Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Highways by Night worth watching?
- Highways by Night holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Highways by Night?
- Highways by Night stars Richard Carlson, Jane Randolph, Jane Darwell, Barton MacLane and Ray Collins.