The Night Listener (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 5.6

The Night Listener poster

Released in 2006, The Night Listener is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by Patrick Stettner, running about 91 minutes. “You never know who's listening.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In the midst of his crumbling relationship, a radio show host begins speaking to his biggest fan—a young boy—via the telephone. But when questions about the boy's identity come up, the host's life is thrown into chaos.

Who’s in it. The Night Listener stars Toni Collette as Donna D. Logand, Robin Williams as Gabriel Noone, Joe Morton as Ashe and Bobby Cannavale as Jess, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Night Listener has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10.6M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Night Listener page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Night Listener tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Night Listener (2006)?
In US, The Night Listener is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Night Listener worth watching?
The Night Listener holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Night Listener?
The Night Listener stars Toni Collette, Robin Williams, Joe Morton, Bobby Cannavale and Rory Culkin.
When was The Night Listener released?
The Night Listener was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.