The Bat (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1959, The Bat is a thriller, crime, horror and mystery film directed by Crane Wilbur, running about 80 minutes. “When it flies... someone dies!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mystery writer Cornelia Van Gorder has rented a country house called "The Oaks", which not long ago was the scene of some murders committed by a strange and violent criminal known as "The Bat". Meanwhile, the house's owner, bank president John Fleming, has recently embezzled one million dollars in securities and has hidden the proceeds in the house, but is killed before he can retrieve it.
Who’s in it. The Bat stars Vincent Price as Dr. Malcolm Wells, Agnes Moorehead as Cornelia van Gorder, Gavin Gordon as Lt. Andy Anderson and John Sutton as Warner, the Chauffeur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Bat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV 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 The Bat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bat tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bat (1959)?
- In US, The Bat is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 The Bat worth watching?
- The Bat holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bat?
- The Bat stars Vincent Price, Agnes Moorehead, Gavin Gordon, John Sutton and Lenita Lane.
- When was The Bat released?
- The Bat was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.