Remember the Night (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1940, Remember the Night is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Mitchell Leisen, running about 94 minutes. “Barbara and Fred in 1940's first great love affair…!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Jack, an assistant District Attorney, takes Lee, a shoplifter caught in the act, home with him for Christmas, the unexpected happens and love blossoms.
Who’s in it. Remember the Night stars Barbara Stanwyck as Lee Leander, Fred MacMurray as Jack Sargent, Beulah Bondi as Mrs. Sargent and Elizabeth Patterson as Aunt Emma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Remember the Night has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Remember the Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Remember the Night tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Remember the Night (1940)?
- In US, Remember the Night 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 Remember the Night worth watching?
- Remember the Night holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Remember the Night?
- Remember the Night stars Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray, Beulah Bondi, Elizabeth Patterson and Willard Robertson.
- When was Remember the Night released?
- Remember the Night was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.