Night Must Fall (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1964, Night Must Fall is a thriller film directed by Karel Reisz, running about 92 minutes. “The lusty brawling star of "Tom Jones" goes psycho” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A psychotic killer gets in the good graces of his aging invalid employer, and worms his way into the affection of her beautiful daughter, with unpleasant results for all.
Who’s in it. Night Must Fall stars Albert Finney as Danny, Mona Washbourne as Mrs. Bramson, Susan Hampshire as Olivia Greyne and Sheila Hancock as Dora Parkoe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Night Must Fall has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night Must Fall page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night Must Fall tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night Must Fall (1964)?
- In US, Night Must Fall is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Night Must Fall worth watching?
- Night Must Fall holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Night Must Fall?
- Night Must Fall stars Albert Finney, Mona Washbourne, Susan Hampshire, Sheila Hancock and Michael Medwin.
- When was Night Must Fall released?
- Night Must Fall was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.