The Night of the Hunter
1955, English. Directed by Charles Laughton.
It’s a hard world for little things.
In Depression-era West Virginia, a serial-killing preacher hunts two young children who know the whereabouts of a stash of money.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Where to watch The Night of the Hunter
The Night of the Hunter is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Charles LaughtonDirector
- Robert MitchumPreacher Harry Powell
- Shelley WintersWilla Harper
- Lillian GishRachel Cooper
- Billy ChapinJohn Harper
- Sally Jane BrucePearl Harper
- James GleasonUncle Birdie Steptoe
- Evelyn VardenIcey Spoon
- Don BeddoeWalt Spoon
- Peter GravesBen Harper
- James GriffithDistrict Attorney
- Gloria CastilloRuby
- Gloria PallBurlesque Dancer
Details
- Released
- 26 July 1955
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles Laughton, James Agee
- Budget
- $795K
- Box office
- $6.8K
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What The Night of the Hunter is based on
The Night of the Hunter is based on The Night of the Hunter, a 1953 novel by Davis Grubb.
Novel · 1953
The Night of the Hunter
By Davis Grubb
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The Night of the Hunter: quick answers
Is The Night of the Hunter worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 1,944 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Night of the Hunter?
The Night of the Hunter runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does The Night of the Hunter have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Night of the Hunter. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Night of the Hunter parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Night of the Hunter yet.
Which OTT platform is The Night of the Hunter on?
The Night of the Hunter is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Night of the Hunter?
If you liked The Night of the Hunter, try Odds Against Tomorrow, Brute Force, Pushover.
Who directed The Night of the Hunter?
The Night of the Hunter (1955) was directed by Charles Laughton and stars Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish.
What is The Night of the Hunter based on?
The Night of the Hunter is based on The Night of the Hunter, a 1953 novel by Davis Grubb.