Nightmare (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1980, Nightmare is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Noël Simsolo, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. A troubled young woman who lives alone in a rundown house meanders around and one day reveals a hidden talent when she goes into a bar, plays magnificently at the piano, and leaves as mysteriously as she came. Meanwhile, an unidentified man is on her trail and eventually tracks her down to the bar she had visited. As the dragnet around her closes in, it becomes apparent that the young woman's stepmother is behind the effort to locate her. But questions over why she is hiding out and what she is hiding from begin to take on more importance as the history of the young woman starts to surface.
Who’s in it. Nightmare stars Béatrice Bruno as Magdalena, Pierre Clémenti as Victor, Hélène Surgère as Barbra and Dominique Erlanger as Clara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Nightmare has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nightmare page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nightmare tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nightmare (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nightmare change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nightmare worth watching?
- Nightmare holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nightmare?
- Nightmare stars Béatrice Bruno, Pierre Clémenti, Hélène Surgère, Dominique Erlanger and André Thorent.
- When was Nightmare released?
- Nightmare was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.