Nightingales (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film
Released in 1988, Nightingales is a drama and tv movie film directed by Mimi Leder, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. "Nightingales" are eight student nurses living off campus in Southern California in this stylish Aaron Spelling production that ultimately was developed into a short-lived series which aired on NBC at the beginning of 1989. Subsequently edited down to 90 minutes, the film later served as the premiere episode for the series, which was reworked to add Suzanne Pleshette and Barry Newman as stars.
Who’s in it. Nightingales stars Fran Bennett as Nurse Ritt, Chelsea Field as Samantha, Galyn Görg as Lorna Michaels and Neith Hunter as Julie Prescott, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nightingales page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nightingales tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nightingales (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nightingales change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Nightingales?
- Nightingales stars Fran Bennett, Chelsea Field, Galyn Görg, Neith Hunter and Mimi Kuzyk.
- When was Nightingales released?
- Nightingales was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.