Gates of the Night (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1946, Gates of the Night is a fantasy, drama, mystery and romance film directed by Marcel Carné, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Paris, during the winter after its Liberation: Jean Diego meets up with his friend Raymond Lecuyer again. A tramp predicts Jean will meet the most beautiful girl in the world, and that same evening Jean meets Malou. But he soon discovers that her brother Guy was the one that gave his friend Raymond away to the Gestapo...
Who’s in it. Gates of the Night stars Pierre Brasseur as Georges, Serge Reggiani as Guy Sénéchal, Yves Montand as Jean Diego and Nathalie Nattier as Malou, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Gates of the Night has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gates of the Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gates of the Night tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gates of the Night (1946)?
- In US, Gates of the Night is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gates of the Night worth watching?
- Gates of the Night holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, mystery and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gates of the Night?
- Gates of the Night stars Pierre Brasseur, Serge Reggiani, Yves Montand, Nathalie Nattier and Saturnin Fabre.
- When was Gates of the Night released?
- Gates of the Night was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.