This Could Be the Night (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1957, This Could Be the Night is a comedy and drama film directed by Robert Wise, running about 103 minutes. “How did that school teacher ever get mixed up with the mobsters?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. To earn extra money, a prim schoolteacher takes a second job as secretary to the uncouth owner of a boisterous nightclub.
Who’s in it. This Could Be the Night stars Jean Simmons as Anne Leeds, Paul Douglas as Rocco, Anthony Franciosa as Tony Armotti and Julie Wilson as Ivy Corlane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, This Could Be the Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.5M 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 This Could Be the Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of This Could Be the Night tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Could Be the Night (1957)?
- In US, This Could Be 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 This Could Be the Night worth watching?
- This Could Be the Night holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in This Could Be the Night?
- This Could Be the Night stars Jean Simmons, Paul Douglas, Anthony Franciosa, Julie Wilson and Neile Adams.
- When was This Could Be the Night released?
- This Could Be the Night was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.