The Night Visitor (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1971, The Night Visitor is a thriller, crime, horror and mystery film directed by László Benedek, running about 106 minutes. “Locked in the cold asylum of his mind – a sane man stalks his prey...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An insane Swedish farmer escapes from an asylum to get revenge on his sister, her husband and others.
Who’s in it. The Night Visitor stars Max von Sydow as Salem, Trevor Howard as Inspector, Liv Ullmann as Ester Jenks and Per Oscarsson as Dr. Anton Jenks, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Night Visitor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel and Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Night Visitor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Night Visitor tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Night Visitor (1971)?
- In US, The Night Visitor is available to stream on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Night Visitor worth watching?
- The Night Visitor holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Night Visitor?
- The Night Visitor stars Max von Sydow, Trevor Howard, Liv Ullmann, Per Oscarsson and Rupert Davies.
- When was The Night Visitor released?
- The Night Visitor was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.