Eyes in the Night (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1942, Eyes in the Night is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Fred Zinnemann, running about 80 minutes. “Startling as a scream!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Blind detective Duncan Maclain gets mixed up with enemy agents and murder when he tries to help an old friend with a rebellious stepdaughter.
Who’s in it. Eyes in the Night stars Edward Arnold as Duncan 'Mac' Maclain, Ann Harding as Norma Lawry, Donna Reed as Barbara Lawry and Stephen McNally as Gabriel Hoffman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Eyes in the Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Bloodstream and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eyes in the Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eyes in the Night tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eyes in the Night (1942)?
- In US, Eyes in the Night is available to stream on FlixFling and Bloodstream, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Eyes in the Night worth watching?
- Eyes in the Night holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Eyes in the Night?
- Eyes in the Night stars Edward Arnold, Ann Harding, Donna Reed, Stephen McNally and Katherine Emery.
- When was Eyes in the Night released?
- Eyes in the Night was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.