A Night to Remember (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1958, A Night to Remember is an action, drama and history film directed by Roy Ward Baker, running about 123 minutes. “The night the unsinkable sank” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The sinking of the Titanic is presented in a highly realistic fashion in this tense British drama. The disaster is portrayed largely from the perspective of the ocean liner's second officer, Charles Lightoller. Despite numerous warnings about ice, the ship sails on, with Capt. Edward John Smith keeping it going at a steady clip. When the doomed vessel finally hits an iceberg, the crew and passengers discover that they lack enough lifeboats, and tragedy follows.
Who’s in it. A Night to Remember stars Kenneth More as Second Officer Charles Herbert Lightoller, Ronald Allen as Mr. Clarke, Robert Ayres as Maj. Arthur Peuchen and Honor Blackman as Mrs. Liz Lucas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, A Night to Remember has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and TCM and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. 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 The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Night to Remember (1958)?
- In US, A Night to Remember is available to stream on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and TCM, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Night to Remember worth watching?
- A Night to Remember holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Night to Remember?
- A Night to Remember stars Kenneth More, Ronald Allen, Robert Ayres, Honor Blackman and Anthony Bushell.
- When was A Night to Remember released?
- A Night to Remember was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.