Night Passage (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1957, Night Passage is a western film directed by James Neilson, running about 90 minutes. “This was the night when the naked fury of the McLaines flamed out with consuming vengeance across a terrorized land!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Grant MacLaine, a former railroad troubleshooter, lost his job after letting his outlaw brother, the Utica Kid, escape. After spending five years wandering the west and earning his living playing the accordion, he is given a second chance by his former boss.
Who’s in it. Night Passage stars James Stewart as Grant McLaine, Audie Murphy as The Utica Kid, Dan Duryea as Whitey Harbin and Dianne Foster as Charlotte Drew, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Night Passage has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Night Passage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night Passage tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night Passage (1957)?
- In US, Night Passage 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 Night Passage worth watching?
- Night Passage holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Night Passage?
- Night Passage stars James Stewart, Audie Murphy, Dan Duryea, Dianne Foster and Elaine Stewart.
- When was Night Passage released?
- Night Passage was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.