Child in the Night (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1990, Child in the Night is a thriller, drama, mystery and tv movie film directed by Mike Robe, running about 95 minutes. “The secret of a grisly murder, locked in a child's mind.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A psychologist bonds with a child who witnessed his father's murder at the hands of rain-slicker wearing killer with a cargo hook.
Who’s in it. Child in the Night stars JoBeth Williams as Dr. Hollis, Tom Skerritt as Detective Bass, Season Hubley as Valerie and Mike Pniewski as Bobby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Child in the Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Child in the Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Child in the Night tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Child in the Night (1990)?
- In US, Child in the Night is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Child in the Night worth watching?
- Child in the Night holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Child in the Night?
- Child in the Night stars JoBeth Williams, Tom Skerritt, Season Hubley, Mike Pniewski and Tim Choate.
- When was Child in the Night released?
- Child in the Night was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.