Night Mail
1938, English. Directed by Harry Watt & Basil Wright.
This documentary short examines the special train on which mail is sorted, dropped and collected on the run, and delivered in Scotland on the overnight run from Euston, London to Glasgow.
- Runtime
- 0h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Night Mail
Night Mail is streaming on OVID and BFI Player in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 13 May 1938
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- W.H. Auden
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Night Mail: quick answers
Is Night Mail worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Night Mail?
Night Mail runs 25 minutes (0h 25m).
Does Night Mail have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Night Mail. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Night Mail parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Night Mail yet.
Which OTT platform is Night Mail on?
Night Mail is streaming on OVID and BFI Player in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Night Mail?
If you liked Night Mail, try 180° South, The Secret, Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger.
Who directed Night Mail?
Night Mail (1938) was directed by Harry Watt and Basil Wright and stars Arthur Clark, John Grierson, Stuart Legg.