The Night My Number Came Up (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1955, The Night My Number Came Up is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Leslie Norman, running about 94 minutes. “12 Men and a Girl Re-Living a Dream That Fortold Disaster” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. British Air Marshal Hardie is attending a party in Hong Kong when he hears of a dream, told by a pilot, in which Hardie's flight to Tokyo on a small Dakota propeller plane crashes on a Japanese beach. Hardie dismisses the dream as pure fantasy, but while he is flying to Tokyo the next day, circumstances start changing to align with the pilot's vivid vision, and it looks like the dream disaster may become a reality.
Who’s in it. The Night My Number Came Up stars Michael Redgrave as Air Marshal Hardie, Sheila Sim as Mary Campbell, Alexander Knox as Owen Robertson and Denholm Elliott as Fl. Lt. McKenzie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Night My Number Came Up has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Night My Number Came Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Night My Number Came Up tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Night My Number Came Up (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Night My Number Came Up change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Night My Number Came Up worth watching?
- The Night My Number Came Up holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Night My Number Came Up?
- The Night My Number Came Up stars Michael Redgrave, Sheila Sim, Alexander Knox, Denholm Elliott and Ursula Jeans.
- When was The Night My Number Came Up released?
- The Night My Number Came Up was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.