Is the movie The Night of the Hunter available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime or Apple TV+?

At Stream Tracker, we keep an eye on the shadows so you don't have to. The Night of the Hunter (1955) is a moody, expressionist thriller set in Depression‑era West Virginia, where a charismatic, murderous preacher stalks two children who carry the secret of a hidden stash of money. With its river-of-fate imagery, hymn‑like menace and stark chiaroscuro, the film feels like a cautionary folktale turned nightmare — and has since been hailed as a classic of American cinema. If you want to watch it, check its current status on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video or AppleTV+ — availability changes by country and over time. Notably, The Night of the Hunter was selected for preservation in the U.S. National Film Registry in 1992, a recognition of its cultural and historical significance. On Stream Tracker you can quickly see which of these platforms is streaming the film in your region.

Synopsis

Set against the bleak backdrop of Depression-era West Virginia, a murderous clergyman relentlessly pursues two children who alone hold the secret location of a hidden cache of money.

Release date

1955

Duration

1h 33min

Rating

Director

Charles Laughton

Country

États-Unis

Genre(s)

Crime, Drame, FilmNoir

Cast

Billy Chapin Robert Mitchum Sally Jane Bruce Lillian Gish Shelley Winters James Gleason Evelyn Varden