Nightwing (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1979, Nightwing is a horror film directed by Arthur Hiller, running about 105 minutes. “The day belongs to man. The night is theirs.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Killer bats plague an Indian reservation in Arizona.
Who’s in it. Nightwing stars Nick Mancuso as Youngman Duran, David Warner as Phillip Payne, Kathryn Harrold as Anne Dillon and Stephen Macht as Walker Chee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Nightwing 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 Nightwing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nightwing tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nightwing (1979)?
- In US, Nightwing 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 Nightwing worth watching?
- Nightwing holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nightwing?
- Nightwing stars Nick Mancuso, David Warner, Kathryn Harrold, Stephen Macht and Strother Martin.
- When was Nightwing released?
- Nightwing was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.