Night Tide (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1961, Night Tide is a thriller, fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Curtis Harrington, running about 84 minutes. “Temptress from the sea… loving… killing!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young sailor falls in love with a mysterious woman performing as a mermaid on the local pier. As they become entwined, he comes to suspect the woman might be a real mermaid who lures men to a watery death during the full moon.
Who’s in it. Night Tide stars Dennis Hopper as Johnny Drake, Linda Lawson as Mora, Gavin Muir as Capt. Samuel Murdock and Luana Anders as Ellen Sands, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Night Tide has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo and MUBI and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night Tide page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night Tide tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night Tide (1961)?
- In US, Night Tide is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Night Tide worth watching?
- Night Tide holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Night Tide?
- Night Tide stars Dennis Hopper, Linda Lawson, Gavin Muir, Luana Anders and Marjorie Eaton.
- When was Night Tide released?
- Night Tide was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.