Nightfall (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 2000, Nightfall is a thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by Gwyneth Gibby, running about 85 minutes. “"The Greatest Science-Fiction Story of All Time."” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The people of the planet Aeon, blessed with six suns, have never experienced night. When an archeological excavation uncovers evidence of an ancient catastrophe, all signs point towards the impending darkness of the very first Nightfall. Panic erupts as the suns slowly disappear one by one. Science struggles against superstition as the people race to comprehend the approaching Nightfall... the end of the world as they know it. Based on Isaac Asimov's classic story "Nightfall," voted "The Greatest Science-Fiction Story OF All Time."
Who’s in it. Nightfall stars Jennifer Burns as Illyra, David Carradine as Gnomen, Joseph Hodge as Metron and Winsome Brown as Sheerin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Nightfall has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nightfall page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nightfall tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nightfall (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nightfall change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nightfall worth watching?
- Nightfall holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nightfall?
- Nightfall stars Jennifer Burns, David Carradine, Joseph Hodge, Winsome Brown and Ashish Vidhyarthi.
- When was Nightfall released?
- Nightfall was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.