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Night Crossing

6.119821h 47mPGMovieAdventureDramaAction

Two men want to escape from East Germany (under Communist rule) but they will only go if they can take their families with them. Based on a true story.

DirectorDelbert Mann
WriterJohn McGreevey
ProducerRon Miller

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Delbert Mann

JHJohn Hurt
John Hurt
Peter Strelzyk
JAJane Alexander
Jane Alexander
Doris Strelzyk
BBBeau Bridges
Beau Bridges
Guenter Wetzel
GOGlynnis O'Connor
Glynnis O'Connor
Petra Wetzel
KLKlaus Löwitsch
Klaus Löwitsch
Schmolk
SMSky du Mont
Sky du Mont
Ziegler
GMGünter Meisner
Günter Meisner
Major Koerner
DMDoug McKeon
Doug McKeon
KWKay Walsh
Kay Walsh
IBIan Bannen
Ian Bannen
JNJan Niklas
Jan Niklas
CH
Carola Höhn

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Night Crossing — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Night Crossing?

Night Crossing isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, YouTube and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Night Crossing on Netflix?

No, Night Crossing is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

Is Night Crossing on Amazon Prime Video?

Night Crossing isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Night Crossing for free?

Night Crossing isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

Is Night Crossing based on a true story?

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