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The Night of the Hunter

7.919551h 33mMovieCrimeDramaThriller

In Depression-era West Virginia, a serial-killing preacher hunts two young children who know the whereabouts of a stash of money.

DirectorCharles Laughton
WritersCharles Laughton·James Agee
ProducerPaul Gregory

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Cast · Directed by Charles Laughton

RMRobert Mitchum
Robert Mitchum
Preacher Harry Powell
SWShelley Winters
Shelley Winters
Willa Harper
LGLillian Gish
Lillian Gish
Rachel Cooper
BCBilly Chapin
Billy Chapin
John Harper
SBSally Jane Bruce
Sally Jane Bruce
Pearl Harper
JGJames Gleason
James Gleason
Uncle Birdie Steptoe
EVEvelyn Varden
Evelyn Varden
Icey Spoon
DBDon Beddoe
Don Beddoe
Walt Spoon
PGPeter Graves
Peter Graves
Ben Harper
JGJames Griffith
James Griffith
District Attorney
GCGloria Castillo
Gloria Castillo
Ruby
GPGloria Pall
Gloria Pall
Burlesque Dancer

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The Night of the Hunter — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Night of the Hunter?

The Night of the Hunter is streaming on Criterion Channel, MGM and Tubi TV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Night of the Hunter on Netflix?

No, The Night of the Hunter is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and MGM.

Is The Night of the Hunter on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Night of the Hunter for free?

The Night of the Hunter is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in Canada.