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The Night Watch

5.820111h 30mMovieDramaWarTV Movie

Four Londoners are inseparably linked by their wartime experiences. In a time when the barriers of sexuality and social convention have been broken down, they enjoy a freedom never experienced before.

DirectorRichard Laxton
WriterPaula Milne
ProducersAnn Tricklebank·Hilary Salmon

Where to watch

Britbox Apple TV channelBritbox Apple TV channel
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Richard Laxton

AMAnna Maxwell Martin
Anna Maxwell Martin
Kay Langrish
CFClaire Foy
Claire Foy
Helen Giniver
JWJodie Whittaker
Jodie Whittaker
Vivian Pearce
AWAnna Wilson-Jones
Anna Wilson-Jones
Julia Standing
HTHarry Treadaway
Harry Treadaway
Duncan Pearce
JFJJ Feild
JJ Feild
Robert Fraser
LGLiam Garrigan
Liam Garrigan
Reggie Nigri
CBClaudie Blakley
Claudie Blakley
Nancy Carmichael
KCKenneth Cranham
Kenneth Cranham
Horace Mundy
JAJenna Augen
Jenna Augen
Iris Knight
NBNeal Barry
Neal Barry
Mr Bryant
LBLucy Briers
Lucy Briers
Binkie

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The Night Watch — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Night Watch?

The Night Watch is streaming on Britbox in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Night Watch on Netflix?

No, The Night Watch is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026. It's currently on Britbox.

Is The Night Watch on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Night Watch isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Britbox instead.

Where can I watch The Night Watch for free?

The Night Watch is available on Britbox in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.