The Night Porter (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1974, The Night Porter is a drama, war and romance film directed by Liliana Cavani, running about 118 minutes. “The Most Controversial Picture of Our Time!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A concentration camp survivor discovers her former torturer and lover working as a porter at a hotel in postwar Vienna. When the couple attempt to re-create their sadomasochistic relationship, his former SS comrades begin to stalk them.
Who’s in it. The Night Porter stars Dirk Bogarde as Maximilian Theo Aldorfer, Charlotte Rampling as Lucia Atherton, Philippe Leroy as Klaus and Gabriele Ferzetti as Hans, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Night Porter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Night Porter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Night Porter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Night Porter (1974)?
- In US, The Night Porter is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Night Porter worth watching?
- The Night Porter holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Night Porter?
- The Night Porter stars Dirk Bogarde, Charlotte Rampling, Philippe Leroy, Gabriele Ferzetti and Giuseppe Addobbati.