Nightwatching (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2007, Nightwatching is a drama and history film directed by Peter Greenaway, running about 135 minutes. “Murder, Conspiracy and the Masterpiece that Revealed the Truth” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An extravagant, exotic and moving look at Rembrandt's romantic and professional life, and the controversy he created by the identification of a murderer in the painting The Night Watch.
Who’s in it. Nightwatching stars Martin Freeman as Rembrandt van Rijn, Emily Holmes as Hendrickje, Eva Birthistle as Saskia and Jodhi May as Geertje, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Nightwatching has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nightwatching page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nightwatching tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nightwatching (2007)?
- In US, Nightwatching is available to stream on fuboTV and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nightwatching worth watching?
- Nightwatching holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nightwatching?
- Nightwatching stars Martin Freeman, Emily Holmes, Eva Birthistle, Jodhi May and Toby Jones.
- When was Nightwatching released?
- Nightwatching was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.