Gaslight (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1940, Gaslight is a thriller and mystery film directed by Thorold Dickinson, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Twenty years removed from Alice Barlow's murder by a thief looking for her jewels, newlyweds Paul and Bella Mallen move into the very house where the crime was committed. Retired detective B.G. Rough, who worked on the Barlow case, is still in the area and grows suspicious of Paul, who he feels bears a striking resemblance to one of Barlow's relatives. Rough must find the truth before the killer can strike again and reclaim his bounty.
Who’s in it. Gaslight stars Adolf Wohlbrück as Paul Mallen (as Anton Wahlbrook), Diana Wynyard as Bella Mallen, Frank Pettingell as B.G. Rough and Cathleen Cordell as Nancy the Parlour Maid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Gaslight has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV 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 Gaslight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gaslight tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gaslight (1940)?
- In US, Gaslight is available to stream on fuboTV, 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 Gaslight worth watching?
- Gaslight holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gaslight?
- Gaslight stars Adolf Wohlbrück, Diana Wynyard, Frank Pettingell, Cathleen Cordell and Robert Newton.
- When was Gaslight released?
- Gaslight was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.