Night Train to Munich (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1940, Night Train to Munich is a thriller, drama and war film directed by Carol Reed, running about 96 minutes. “Laughs! Thrills! Excitement!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Czechoslovakia, March 1939, on the eve of World War II. As the German invaders occupy Prague, inventor Axel Bomasch manages to flee and reach England; but those who need to put his knowledge at the service of the Nazi war machine, in order to carry out their evil plans of destruction, will stop at nothing to capture him.
Who’s in it. Night Train to Munich stars Margaret Lockwood as Anna Bomasch, Rex Harrison as Gus Bennett, Paul Henreid as Karl Marsen and Basil Radford as Charters, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Night Train to Munich has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Artiflix and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night Train to Munich page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night Train to Munich tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night Train to Munich (1940)?
- In US, Night Train to Munich is available to stream on FlixFling and Artiflix, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Night Train to Munich worth watching?
- Night Train to Munich holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Night Train to Munich?
- Night Train to Munich stars Margaret Lockwood, Rex Harrison, Paul Henreid, Basil Radford and Naunton Wayne.
- When was Night Train to Munich released?
- Night Train to Munich was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.