The Night of the Hunter
In Depression-era West Virginia, a serial-killing preacher hunts two young children who know the whereabouts of a stash of money.
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Streaming now in the United States on fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, Criterion Channel, Kanopy, and Fawesome.
Rent or buy in the United States on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand.
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Frequently asked questions about The Night of the Hunter
Where can I watch The Night of the Hunter in the United States?
The Night of the Hunter is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, Criterion Channel, Kanopy, and Fawesome in the United States, and to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Night of the Hunter for free?
The Night of the Hunter streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Fawesome, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Night of the Hunter?
The Night of the Hunter scores 7.9 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Night of the Hunter?
The Night of the Hunter stars Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish, Billy Chapin, and Sally Jane Bruce. Charles Laughton is the director.
How long is The Night of the Hunter?
The Night of the Hunter runs 1h 33m (93 minutes).
When did The Night of the Hunter come out?
The Night of the Hunter was released on July 26, 1955.
Which studio made The Night of the Hunter?
The Night of the Hunter was produced by Paul Gregory Productions and United Artists in the United States.
What was the budget for The Night of the Hunter?
The Night of the Hunter was made on a budget of $795,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.