The Long Night (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1947, The Long Night is a thriller, drama, crime and romance film directed by Anatole Litvak, running about 101 minutes. “COMING AT YOU ... in a blast of terrific drama!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. City police surround a building attempting to capture a suspected murder. The suspect knows there is no escape but refuses to give in.
Who’s in it. The Long Night stars Henry Fonda as Joe Adams, Barbara Bel Geddes as Jo Ann, Vincent Price as Maximilian the Great and Ann Dvorak as Charlene, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Long Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, TCM and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Long Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Long Night tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Long Night (1947)?
- In US, The Long Night is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, TCM and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Long Night worth watching?
- The Long Night holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Long Night?
- The Long Night stars Henry Fonda, Barbara Bel Geddes, Vincent Price, Ann Dvorak and Howard Freeman.