The Night Watch (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2011, The Night Watch is a drama, war and tv movie film directed by Richard Laxton, running about 90 minutes. “Love and liberation in wartime” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Four Londoners are inseparably linked by their wartime experiences. In a time when the barriers of sexuality and social convention have been broken down, they enjoy a freedom never experienced before.
Who’s in it. The Night Watch stars Anna Maxwell Martin as Kay Langrish, Claire Foy as Helen Giniver, Jodie Whittaker as Vivian Pearce and Anna Wilson-Jones as Julia Standing, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Night Watch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Night Watch page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Night Watch tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Night Watch (2011)?
- In AU, The Night Watch is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Night Watch worth watching?
- The Night Watch holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Night Watch?
- The Night Watch stars Anna Maxwell Martin, Claire Foy, Jodie Whittaker, Anna Wilson-Jones and Harry Treadaway.
- When was The Night Watch released?
- The Night Watch was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.