Nightmare Alley (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1947, Nightmare Alley is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Edmund Goulding, running about 111 minutes. “He was all things to all men … but only one thing to all women!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Stanton Carlisle joins a seedy carnival, working with "Mademoiselle Zeena" and her alcoholic husband, Pete.
Who’s in it. Nightmare Alley stars Tyrone Power as Stanton 'Stan' Carlisle, Joan Blondell as Zeena Krumbein, Coleen Gray as Molly Carlisle and Helen Walker as Lilith Ritter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Nightmare Alley has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nightmare Alley page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nightmare Alley tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nightmare Alley (1947)?
- In US, Nightmare Alley is available to stream on fuboTV and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nightmare Alley worth watching?
- Nightmare Alley holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Nightmare Alley?
- Nightmare Alley stars Tyrone Power, Joan Blondell, Coleen Gray, Helen Walker and Taylor Holmes.
- When was Nightmare Alley released?
- Nightmare Alley was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.