Night of the Lepus
1972, English. Directed by William F. Claxton.
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Rancher Cole Hillman is fed up with rabbits plaguing his fields. Zoologist Roy Bennett conducts an experiment to curb their population, but it gives rise to giant rabbits that terrorize the town.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch Night of the Lepus
Night of the Lepus isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- William F. ClaxtonDirector
- Stuart WhitmanRoy Bennett
- Janet LeighGerry Bennett
- Rory CalhounCole Hillman
- DeForest KelleyElgin Clark
- Paul FixSheriff Cody
- Melanie FullertonAmanda Bennett
- Chris MorrellJackie Hillman
- Chuck HaywardJud
- Henry WillisFrank
- Francesca JarvisMildred
- William ElliottDr. Leopold
- Bob HardyProfessor Dirkson
Details
- Released
- 4 October 1972
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Don Holliday, Gene R. Kearney
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What Night of the Lepus is based on
Night of the Lepus is based on The Year of the Angry Rabbit (1964) by Russell Braddon, published by Heinemann.
1964
The Year of the Angry Rabbit
By Russell Braddon
Published by Heinemann
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Night of the Lepus: quick answers
Is Night of the Lepus worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.4/10 from 125 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Night of the Lepus?
Night of the Lepus runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Night of the Lepus have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Night of the Lepus. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Night of the Lepus parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Night of the Lepus is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Night of the Lepus on?
Night of the Lepus isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Night of the Lepus?
If you liked Night of the Lepus, try Willard, Them!, Phase IV.
Who directed Night of the Lepus?
Night of the Lepus (1972) was directed by William F. Claxton and stars Stuart Whitman, Janet Leigh, Rory Calhoun.
What is Night of the Lepus based on?
Night of the Lepus is based on The Year of the Angry Rabbit (1964) by Russell Braddon, published by Heinemann.