Yield to the Night (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1956, Yield to the Night is a drama film directed by J. Lee Thompson, running about 99 minutes. “The Man-By-Man Story of a Lost Soul!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Locked in her cell, a murderer reflects on the events that have led her to death row.
Who’s in it. Yield to the Night stars Diana Dors as Mary Price Hilton, Yvonne Mitchell as Matron Hilda MacFarlane, Michael Craig as Jim Lancaster and Marie Ney as Prison Governess, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Yield to the Night has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yield to the Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yield to the Night tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yield to the Night (1956)?
- In US, Yield to the Night is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Yield to the Night worth watching?
- Yield to the Night holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Yield to the Night?
- Yield to the Night stars Diana Dors, Yvonne Mitchell, Michael Craig, Marie Ney and Athene Seyler.
- When was Yield to the Night released?
- Yield to the Night was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.