Nightmare Alley
1947, English. Directed by Edmund Goulding.
He was all things to all men… But only one thing to all women!
A roustabout joins a traveling carny and schemes to figure out the mind-reading act of Mademoiselle Zeena and her alcoholic husband.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch Nightmare Alley
Nightmare Alley is streaming on YouTube TV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Edmund GouldingDirector
- Tyrone PowerStanton 'Stan' Carlisle
- Helen WalkerLilith Ritter
- Coleen GrayMolly Carlisle
- Joan BlondellZeena Krumbein
- Taylor HolmesEzra Grindle
- Mike MazurkiBruno
- Ian KeithPete Krumbein
- Roy RobertsMcGraw / Final Carnival Owner (uncredited)
- Florence AuerJane (uncredited)
- Bonnie BannonKnife Thrower's Assistant (uncredited)
- George BerangerThe Geek (uncredited)
- Oliver BlakeHobo (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 9 October 1947
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jules Furthman
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What Nightmare Alley is based on
Nightmare Alley is based on Nightmare Alley, a 1946 novel by William Lindsay Gresham, published by Rinehart & Company.
Novel · 1946
Nightmare Alley
By William Lindsay Gresham
Published by Rinehart & Company
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Nightmare Alley: quick answers
Is Nightmare Alley worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 253 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Nightmare Alley?
Nightmare Alley runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does Nightmare Alley have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Nightmare Alley. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Nightmare Alley parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Nightmare Alley is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Nightmare Alley on?
Nightmare Alley is streaming on YouTube TV in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Nightmare Alley?
If you liked Nightmare Alley, try Brute Force, Killer's Kiss, The Night of the Hunter.
Who directed Nightmare Alley?
Nightmare Alley (1947) was directed by Edmund Goulding and stars Tyrone Power, Helen Walker, Coleen Gray.
What is Nightmare Alley based on?
Nightmare Alley is based on Nightmare Alley, a 1946 novel by William Lindsay Gresham, published by Rinehart & Company.