Nightfall (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1988, Nightfall is a science fiction film directed by Paul Mayersberg, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. The people of the planet Aeon, blessed with three 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 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 David Birney as Aton, Sarah Douglas as Roa, Alexis Kanner as Sor and Andra Millian as Ana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Nightfall has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nightfall page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nightfall tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nightfall (1988)?
- In US, Nightfall is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nightfall worth watching?
- Nightfall holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nightfall?
- Nightfall stars David Birney, Sarah Douglas, Alexis Kanner, Andra Millian and Starr Andreeff.
- When was Nightfall released?
- Nightfall was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.