The Nightwatch
1989, English. Directed by Danny Boyle.
Dark and brooding thriller. A group of mercenaries are assembled in Amsterdam by a British intelligence officer. Believing they are awaiting the details of a new mission, they decide to spend their free time in the sleazy bars and brothels. Over the course of the weekend it gradually becomes clear that all is not what it seems. Unknown to them their paths have all crossed before, and the deceit and violence of the past is about to become their own downfall.
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Danny BoyleDirector
- Leslie GranthamDavid Smallman
- Michael FeastPhilip Howard
- Tony DoyleJohn Healey
- James CosmoJames Smithson
- Don FellowsPaul Arland
- Joop DodererVan Heligan
- Sean ChapmanFrank Smallman
- Fintan McKeownRanger O'Byrne
- Fran BrennanRanger Joe
- Noel MageeLt. Ranger
- Tom McCabeCID Man
- Gerry SullivanDuty Sergeant
Details
- Released
- 19 November 1989
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Ray Brennan
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The Nightwatch runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
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The Nightwatch isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 November 1989. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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If you liked The Nightwatch, try Secrets at the Lake, The Night Stalker, Bad Sister.
Who directed The Nightwatch?
The Nightwatch (1989) was directed by Danny Boyle and stars Leslie Grantham, Michael Feast, Tony Doyle.