Everything Happens at Night (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 1939, Everything Happens at Night is a comedy and drama film directed by Irving Cummings, running about 78 minutes. “LIKE THE NIGHT...IT BRINGS YOU...ROMANCE! MYSTERY! LAUGHTER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two reporters compete to discover a scientist living in hiding and win his daughter.
Who’s in it. Everything Happens at Night stars Sonja Henie as Louise Norden, Ray Milland as Geoffrey Thompson, Robert Cummings as Ken Morgan and Maurice Moskovitch as Dr. Hugo Norden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Everything Happens at Night has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Everything Happens at Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Everything Happens at Night tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Everything Happens at Night (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Everything Happens at Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Everything Happens at Night worth watching?
- Everything Happens at Night holds an audience score of 4.1 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 Everything Happens at Night?
- Everything Happens at Night stars Sonja Henie, Ray Milland, Robert Cummings, Maurice Moskovitch and Leonid Kinskey.
- When was Everything Happens at Night released?
- Everything Happens at Night was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.