While the City Sleeps (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1956, While the City Sleeps is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Fritz Lang, running about 100 minutes. “Suspense as startling as a strangled scream!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Newspaper men compete against each other to find a serial killer dubbed "The Lipstick Killer".
Who’s in it. While the City Sleeps stars Dana Andrews as Edward Mobley, Rhonda Fleming as Dorothy Kyne, George Sanders as Mark Loving and Howard Duff as Lt. Burt Kaufman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, While the City Sleeps has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on 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 While the City Sleeps page.
If you liked it. Fans of While the City Sleeps tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch While the City Sleeps (1956)?
- In US, While the City Sleeps is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 While the City Sleeps worth watching?
- While the City Sleeps holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in While the City Sleeps?
- While the City Sleeps stars Dana Andrews, Rhonda Fleming, George Sanders, Howard Duff and Thomas Mitchell.
- When was While the City Sleeps released?
- While the City Sleeps was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.