The Nightingale (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2018, The Nightingale is a thriller and drama film directed by Jennifer Kent, running about 136 minutes. “Her song will not be silenced.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1825, Clare, a 21-year-old Irish convict, chases a British soldier through the rugged Tasmanian wilderness, bent on revenge for a terrible act of violence he committed against her family. She enlists the services of an Aboriginal tracker who is also marked by trauma from his own violence-filled past.
Who’s in it. The Nightingale stars Aisling Franciosi as Clare, Sam Claflin as Hawkins, Baykali Ganambarr as Billy and Damon Herriman as Ruse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Nightingale has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $855.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV 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 The Nightingale page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Nightingale tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Nightingale (2018)?
- In US, The Nightingale is available to stream on Hulu, Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel, 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 The Nightingale worth watching?
- The Nightingale holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Nightingale?
- The Nightingale stars Aisling Franciosi, Sam Claflin, Baykali Ganambarr, Damon Herriman and Harry Greenwood.
- When was The Nightingale released?
- The Nightingale was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.