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Nightwatch

6.919941h 47mMovieHorrorThriller

Martin, a law student, takes up a job as a nightwatchman at a mortuary to fund his studies. But the mortuary harbours a dark secret, and he has to find the truth before he is implicated in a serial murder case.

DirectorOle Bornedal
WriterOle Bornedal
ProducersMichael Obel·Jesper Boas Smith

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Cast · Directed by Ole Bornedal

NCNikolaj Coster-Waldau
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
Martin
SGSofie Gråbøl
Sofie Gråbøl
Kalinka
KBKim Bodnia
Kim Bodnia
Jens
LALotte Andersen
Lotte Andersen
Lotte
UPUlf Pilgaard
Ulf Pilgaard
Kommisæren
RARikke Louise Andersson
Rikke Louise Andersson
Joyce
SHStig Hoffmeyer
Stig Hoffmeyer
Rolf
GLGyrd Løfquist
Gyrd Løfquist
Den gamle nattevagt
NTNiels Anders Thorn
Niels Anders Thorn
Lægen
LA
Leif Adolfsson
Teaterdirektøren
HFHenrik Fiig
Henrik Fiig
Skuespilleren
JHJesper Hyldegaard
Jesper Hyldegaard
Bargæst

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Nightwatch — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Nightwatch?

Nightwatch is streaming on Shudder and AMC+ in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Nightwatch on Netflix?

No, Nightwatch is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Shudder and AMC+.

Is Nightwatch on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Nightwatch isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Shudder and AMC+ instead.

Where can I watch Nightwatch for free?

Nightwatch is available on Shudder and AMC+ in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Nightwatch?

Yes — Nightwatch is followed by Nightwatch: Demons Are Forever (2023) in the Nightwatch Collection.

Is there a prequel to Nightwatch?

Nightwatch is the first film in the Nightwatch Collection.

Is Nightwatch part of a trilogy?

No — Nightwatch is part of the Nightwatch Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Nightwatch Collection?

There are 2 films in the Nightwatch Collection: Nightwatch (1994) and Nightwatch: Demons Are Forever (2023).