Things Happen at Night (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1947, Things Happen at Night is a comedy and horror film directed by Francis Searle, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. A young girl finds herself possessed by the spirit of a mischievous demon.
Who’s in it. Things Happen at Night stars Gordon Harker as Joe Harris, Alfred Drayton as Wilfred Prescott, Robertson Hare as Vincent Ebury and Gwynneth Vaughan as Audrey Prescott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Things Happen at Night has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Things Happen at Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Things Happen at Night tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Things Happen at Night (1947)?
- In US, Things Happen at Night is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Things Happen at Night worth watching?
- Things Happen at Night holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Things Happen at Night?
- Things Happen at Night stars Gordon Harker, Alfred Drayton, Robertson Hare, Gwynneth Vaughan and Olga Lindo.
- When was Things Happen at Night released?
- Things Happen at Night was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.