Long Day's Journey Into Night (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1962, Long Day's Journey Into Night is a drama and history film directed by Sidney Lumet, running about 174 minutes. “PRIDE... POWER... PASSION... PAIN!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Over the course of one day in August 1912, the family of retired actor James Tyrone grapples with the morphine addiction of his wife Mary, the illness of their youngest son Edmund and the alcoholism and debauchery of their older son Jamie. As day turns into night, guilt, anger, despair, and regret threaten to destroy the family.
Who’s in it. Long Day's Journey Into Night stars Katharine Hepburn as Mary Tyrone, Ralph Richardson as James Tyrone, Jason Robards as Jamie Tyrone and Dean Stockwell as Edmund Tyrone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Long Day's Journey Into Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Long Day's Journey Into Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Long Day's Journey Into Night tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Long Day's Journey Into Night (1962)?
- In US, Long Day's Journey Into Night is available to 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 Long Day's Journey Into Night worth watching?
- Long Day's Journey Into Night holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Long Day's Journey Into Night?
- Long Day's Journey Into Night stars Katharine Hepburn, Ralph Richardson, Jason Robards, Dean Stockwell and Jeanne Barr.
- When was Long Day's Journey Into Night released?
- Long Day's Journey Into Night was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 174 minutes.