Nightcap (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film · ★ 6.2

Nightcap poster

Released in 2000, Nightcap is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Claude Chabrol, running about 101 minutes.

What it’s about. Mika, heiress to a Swiss chocolate company, is married to celebrated pianist André and stepmother to his son, Guillaume, whose mother died in a car wreck on his sixth birthday. Their lives are interrupted by the unexpected arrival of Jeanne, a young woman who has learned she was almost switched with Guillaume at birth.

Who’s in it. Nightcap stars Isabelle Huppert as Marie-Claire 'Mika' Muller, Jacques Dutronc as André Polonski, Anna Mouglalis as Jeanne Pollet and Rodolphe Pauly as Guillaume Polonski, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Nightcap has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW and 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 Nightcap page.

If you liked it. Fans of Nightcap tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Nightcap (2000)?
In US, Nightcap is available to stream on ARROW, and 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 Nightcap worth watching?
Nightcap holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Nightcap?
Nightcap stars Isabelle Huppert, Jacques Dutronc, Anna Mouglalis, Rodolphe Pauly and Mathieu Simonet.
When was Nightcap released?
Nightcap was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.