Night Mail (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1936, Night Mail is a documentary film directed by Harry Watt, running about 25 minutes.
What it’s about. This documentary short examines the special train on which mail is sorted, dropped and collected on the run, and delivered in Scotland on the overnight run from Euston, London to Glasgow.
Who’s in it. Night Mail stars Arthur Clark as Engineer, John Grierson as Commentary, Stuart Legg as Commentary and Robert Rae as Senior Driver - LMS Railway.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Night Mail has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night Mail page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night Mail (1936)?
- In US, Night Mail is available to stream on OVID and BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Night Mail worth watching?
- Night Mail holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Night Mail?
- Night Mail stars Arthur Clark, John Grierson, Stuart Legg and Robert Rae.
- When was Night Mail released?
- Night Mail was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.