Night Must Fall (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1937, Night Must Fall is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Richard Thorpe, running about 116 minutes. “Amazing! Different! Unique!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Wealthy widow Mrs. Bramson notices that her maid is distracted, and when she learns the girl's fiancé, Danny, is the reason, she summons him in. Mrs. Bramson's niece Olivia takes a liking to Danny, and comes to believe that he may have been involved in the disappearance of a local woman.
Who’s in it. Night Must Fall stars Robert Montgomery as Danny, Rosalind Russell as Olivia Grayne, May Whitty as Mrs. Bramson and Alan Marshal as Justin Laurie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Night Must Fall has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night Must Fall page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night Must Fall tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night Must Fall (1937)?
- In US, Night Must Fall is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Night Must Fall worth watching?
- Night Must Fall holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Night Must Fall?
- Night Must Fall stars Robert Montgomery, Rosalind Russell, May Whitty, Alan Marshal and Merle Tottenham.
- When was Night Must Fall released?
- Night Must Fall was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.