The Bat (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1960, The Bat is a mystery and tv movie film directed by Paul Nickell, running about 52 minutes.
What it’s about. A sinister criminal known only as "The Bat" attempts to locate a fortune in stolen securities supposedly hidden in the rambling mansion owned by spinster Cornelia Van Gorde.
Who’s in it. The Bat stars Helen Hayes as Cornelia Van Gorder, Jason Robards as Detective Anderson, Margaret Hamilton as Lizzie Allen and Shepperd Strudwick as Dr. Wells, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Bat has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video 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 Bat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bat tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bat (1960)?
- In US, The Bat is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video 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 Bat worth watching?
- The Bat holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bat?
- The Bat stars Helen Hayes, Jason Robards, Margaret Hamilton, Shepperd Strudwick and Karl Light.
- When was The Bat released?
- The Bat was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.