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Nightwatching

6.220072h 15m18MovieDramaHistory

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

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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 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video Free and Amazon MX Player in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Nightwatching on Netflix?

No, Nightwatching is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video Free.

Is Nightwatching on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Nightwatching is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Nightwatching for free?

Nightwatching is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video Free and Amazon MX Player in United Kingdom.

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).