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Night Mail

6.2193625mMovieDocumentary

This documentary short examines the special train on which mail is sorted, dropped and collected on the run, and delivered in Scotland on the overnight run from Euston, London to Glasgow.

DirectorsHarry Watt·Basil Wright
WriterW.H. Auden

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OVIDOVIDBFI Player Amazon ChannelBFI Player Amazon ChannelKanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Harry Watt

JGJohn Grierson
John Grierson
Commentary
SL
Stuart Legg
Commentary
RR
Robert Rae
Senior Driver - LMS Railway

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Night Mail — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Night Mail?

Night Mail is streaming on OVID, BFI Player and Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Night Mail on Netflix?

No, Night Mail is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on OVID and BFI Player.

Is Night Mail on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Night Mail isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on OVID and BFI Player instead.

Where can I watch Night Mail for free?

Night Mail is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.