Night Lunch (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1975, Night Lunch is a music and documentary film directed by Ivan Král, running about 32 minutes.
What it’s about. This is Poe and Král's first effort, shot on small-gauge stock, before their more well-known endeavor The Blank Generation (1976) came to be. A "DIY" portrait of the New York music scene, the film is a patchwork of footage of numerous rock acts performing live, at venues like Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, the dive bars of Greenwich Village and, of course, CBGB.
Who’s in it. Night Lunch stars David Bowie as Self, Jayne County, George Harrison as Self and Elton John as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Night Lunch has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night Lunch page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night Lunch tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night Lunch (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Night Lunch change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Night Lunch worth watching?
- Night Lunch holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Night Lunch?
- Night Lunch stars David Bowie, Jayne County, George Harrison, Elton John and Freddie Mercury.
- When was Night Lunch released?
- Night Lunch was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 32 minutes.