They Raid by Night (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1942, They Raid by Night is a drama and war film directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet, running about 73 minutes. “THE COMMANDOS HAVE LANDED! They laugh at death...and strike terror in the hearts of the Nazi masters of stricken Norway!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The British Commandos send Bob Owen to Norway to prepare for a raid. His mission also includes freeing General Heden who is being held by the Nazis. His aides include Eric Falken and Harry. Inga, a Norwegian girl to whom Falken was once engaged but who has become the sweetheart of Oberst Von Ritter, betrays their hiding place.
Who’s in it. They Raid by Night stars Lyle Talbot as Capt. Robert Owen, June Duprez as Inga Beckering, Victor Varconi as Col. Otto von Ritter and George N. Neise as Lt. Erik Falken, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, They Raid by Night has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch They Raid by Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of They Raid by Night tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch They Raid by Night (1942)?
- In US, They Raid by Night is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is They Raid by Night worth watching?
- They Raid by Night holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in They Raid by Night?
- They Raid by Night stars Lyle Talbot, June Duprez, Victor Varconi, George N. Neise and Charley Rogers.