Dead of Night (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1945, Dead of Night is a comedy, thriller, drama and horror film directed by Basil Dearden, running about 103 minutes. “The unexpected, the tragic, the comic, the romantic, the dramatic.....” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Architect Walter Craig, seeking the possibility of some work at a country farmhouse, soon finds himself once again stuck in his recurring nightmare. Dreading the end of the dream that he knows is coming, he must first listen to all the assembled guests' own bizarre tales.
Who’s in it. Dead of Night stars Mervyn Johns as Walter Craig (Segment "Linking Story"), Roland Culver as Eliot Foley (Segment "Linking Story"), Mary Merrall as Mrs. Foley (Segment "Linking Story") and Googie Withers as Joan Cortland (Segment "Linking Story" & "The Haunted Mirror"), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Dead of Night has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor and Fandor Amazon Channel 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 Dead of Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead of Night tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead of Night (1945)?
- In US, Dead of Night is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor, 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 Dead of Night worth watching?
- Dead of Night holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dead of Night?
- Dead of Night stars Mervyn Johns, Roland Culver, Mary Merrall, Googie Withers and Frederick Valk.
- When was Dead of Night released?
- Dead of Night was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.