Let There Be Light (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1946, Let There Be Light is a war and documentary film directed by John Huston, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. The final entry in a trilogy of films produced for the U.S. government by John Huston. Some returning combat veterans suffer scars that are more psychological than physical. This film follows patients and staff during their treatment. It deals with what would now be called PTSD, but at the time was categorised as psychoneurosis or shell-shock. Government officials deemed this 1946 film counterproductive to postwar efforts; it was not shown publicly until 1981.
Who’s in it. Let There Be Light stars Walter Huston as Narrator (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Let There Be Light has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Let There Be Light page.
If you liked it. Fans of Let There Be Light tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Let There Be Light (1946)?
- In US, Let There Be Light is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Let There Be Light worth watching?
- Let There Be Light holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Let There Be Light?
- Let There Be Light stars Walter Huston.