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Nightwatching

6.220072h 15mMovieDramaHistory

An extravagant, exotic and moving look at Rembrandt's romantic and professional life, and the controversy he created by the identification of a murderer in the painting The Night Watch.

DirectorPeter Greenaway
WriterPeter Greenaway
ProducerKees Kasander

Where to watch

Not available in Canada
Streaming in 23 other countries

Nightwatching isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia and 19 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Peter Greenaway

MFMartin Freeman
Martin Freeman
Rembrandt van Rijn
EH
Emily Holmes
Hendrickje
EBEva Birthistle
Eva Birthistle
Saskia
JMJodhi May
Jodhi May
Geertje
TJToby Jones
Toby Jones
Gerard Dou
JHJonathan Holmes
Jonathan Holmes
Ferdinand Bol
MTMichael Teigen
Michael Teigen
Carel Fabritius
KMKevin McNulty
Kevin McNulty
Engelen
ABAgata Buzek
Agata Buzek
Titia Uylenburgh
NPNatalie Press
Natalie Press
Marieke
FOFiona O'Shaughnessy
Fiona O'Shaughnessy
Marita
AA
Anja Atonowicz
Catharina (as Anna Antonowicz)

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Nightwatching — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Nightwatching?

Nightwatching isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Austria, Australia and Bulgaria and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Nightwatching on Netflix?

No, Nightwatching is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Nightwatching on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Nightwatching isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Nightwatching for free?

Nightwatching isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is Nightwatching based on a true story?

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