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The Night That Panicked America

6.919751h 32mMovieDramaTV Movie

A dramatization of the Oct. 30, 1938 mass panic that Orson Welles' radio play, "The War of the Worlds" accidentally provoked.

DirectorJoseph Sargent

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 2 other countries

The Night That Panicked America isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Canada, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Joseph Sargent

VMVic Morrow
Vic Morrow
Hank Muldoon
CDCliff DeYoung
Cliff DeYoung
Stefan Grubowski
MCMichael Constantine
Michael Constantine
Jess Wingate
WMWalter McGinn
Walter McGinn
Paul Stewart
EBEileen Brennan
Eileen Brennan
Ann Muldoon
MBMeredith Baxter
Meredith Baxter
Linda Davis
TBTom Bosley
Tom Bosley
Norman Smith
WGWill Geer
Will Geer
Reverend Davis
PSPaul Shenar
Paul Shenar
Orson Welles
JRJohn Ritter
John Ritter
Walter Wingate
GDGranville Van Dusen
Granville Van Dusen
Carl Phillips
BGBurton Gilliam
Burton Gilliam
Tex

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The Night That Panicked America — streaming FAQ

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The Night That Panicked America isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Canada and United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Night That Panicked America on Netflix?

No, The Night That Panicked America is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Night That Panicked America on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Night That Panicked America isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Night That Panicked America for free?

The Night That Panicked America isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is The Night That Panicked America based on a true story?

Yes — The Night That Panicked America is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).