A Night to Remember (1942): cast, story & where to watch

1942 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 1942, A Night to Remember is a comedy, mystery and romance film directed by Richard Wallace, running about 88 minutes. “Startling in Mystery and Laughs!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A woman rents a gloomy basement apartment in Greenwich Village thinking it will provide the perfect atmosphere for her mystery writer husband to create his next book. They soon find themselves in the middle of a real-life mystery when a corpse turns up in their apartment.

Who’s in it. A Night to Remember stars Loretta Young as Nancy Troy, Brian Aherne as Jeff Troy / Jeff Yort, Jeff Donnell as Anne Stafford Carstairs and William Wright as Scott Carstairs, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, A Night to Remember has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Night to Remember page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Night to Remember tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch A Night to Remember (1942)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Night to Remember change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is A Night to Remember worth watching?
A Night to Remember holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in A Night to Remember?
A Night to Remember stars Loretta Young, Brian Aherne, Jeff Donnell, William Wright and Sidney Toler.
When was A Night to Remember released?
A Night to Remember was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.