The Night Listener
2006, English. Directed by Patrick Stettner.
You never know who's listening.
In the midst of his crumbling relationship, a radio show host begins speaking to his biggest fan—a young boy—via the telephone. But when questions about the boy's identity come up, the host's life is thrown into chaos.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Night Listener
The Night Listener isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Patrick StettnerDirector
- Robin WilliamsGabriel Noone
- Toni ColletteDonna D. Logand
- Rory CulkinPete D. Logand
- Sandra OhAnna
- Joe MortonAshe
- Bobby CannavaleJess
- Rodrigo LoprestiYoung Man at Party
- John CullumPap Noone
- Lisa EmeryDarlie Noone
- Guenia LemosFemale Neighbor
- Marcia HaufrechtPant Suited Woman
- Nick GregoryFlight Attendant
Details
- Released
- 12 February 2006
- Country
- Netherlands, United States of America
- Budget
- $4M
- Box office
- $11M
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What The Night Listener is based on
The Night Listener is based on The Night Listener, a 2000 novel by Armistead Maupin, published by HarperCollins.
Novel · 2000
The Night Listener
By Armistead Maupin
Published by HarperCollins
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The Night Listener: quick answers
Is The Night Listener worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 294 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Night Listener?
The Night Listener runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Night Listener have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Night Listener. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Night Listener parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Night Listener is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Night Listener on?
The Night Listener isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Night Listener?
If you liked The Night Listener, try God Told Me To, The Number 23, The Woman in the Window.
Who directed The Night Listener?
The Night Listener (2006) was directed by Patrick Stettner and stars Robin Williams, Toni Collette, Rory Culkin.
What is The Night Listener based on?
The Night Listener is based on The Night Listener, a 2000 novel by Armistead Maupin, published by HarperCollins.