The Night Runner (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1957, The Night Runner is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Abner Biberman, running about 79 minutes. “Are mental patients turned loose too soon?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mental patient with a violent past is released from the institution, against the advice of his doctors, and sent back to his old neighborhood. Was he released too soon?
Who’s in it. The Night Runner stars Ray Danton as Roy Turner, Colleen Miller as Susan Mayes, Merry Anders as Amy Hansen and Willis Bouchey as Loren Mayes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Night Runner has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Night Runner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Night Runner tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Night Runner (1957)?
- In US, The Night Runner is available to 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 Night Runner worth watching?
- The Night Runner holds an audience score of 4.7 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 The Night Runner?
- The Night Runner stars Ray Danton, Colleen Miller, Merry Anders, Willis Bouchey and Harry Jackson.
- When was The Night Runner released?
- The Night Runner was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.