Night Watch (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1973, Night Watch is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Brian G. Hutton, running about 99 minutes. “Once her nightmare begins...the terror never ends!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman recovering from a nervous breakdown tries to convince her husband and and the local London police that she has witnessed a murder in the abandoned house next door.
Who’s in it. Night Watch stars Elizabeth Taylor as Ellen Wheeler, Laurence Harvey as John Wheeler, Billie Whitelaw as Sarah Cooke and Robert Lang as Appleby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Night Watch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM, IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Chilling 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 Night Watch page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night Watch tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night Watch (1973)?
- In US, Night Watch is available to stream on TCM, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, 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 Night Watch worth watching?
- Night Watch holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Night Watch?
- Night Watch stars Elizabeth Taylor, Laurence Harvey, Billie Whitelaw, Robert Lang and Tony Britton.
- When was Night Watch released?
- Night Watch was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.