The Bat
Mystery writer Cornelia Van Gorder has rented a country house called "The Oaks", which not long ago was the scene of some murders committed by a strange and violent criminal known as "The Bat". Meanwhile, the house's owner, bank president John Fleming, has recently embezzled one million dollars in securities and has hidden the proceeds in the house, but is killed before he can retrieve it.
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Streaming now in the United States on fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus, and Screambox Amazon Channel.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Bloodstream.
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Frequently asked questions about The Bat
Where can I watch The Bat in the United States?
The Bat is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus, and Screambox Amazon Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Bloodstream. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Bat for free?
The Bat streams free with ads in the United States on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Public Domain Movies. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Bat?
The Bat scores 6.0 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Bat?
The Bat stars Vincent Price, Agnes Moorehead, Gavin Gordon, John Sutton, and Lenita Lane. Crane Wilbur is the director.
How long is The Bat?
The Bat runs 1h 20m (80 minutes).
When did The Bat come out?
The Bat was released on August 9, 1959.
Which studio made The Bat?
The Bat was produced by Liberty Pictures in the United States.
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.