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The Night of the Hunter (1955): movie guide
The Night of the Hunter (1955) is a Crime, Drama, Thriller running about 93 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.8/10 from 1,943 votes. Notable cast includes Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish, Billy Chapin. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1955-07-26
- Runtime: 93 min
- TMDB: 7.8/10
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1955-07-26
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What is The Night of the Hunter about?
In Depression-era West Virginia, a serial-killing preacher hunts two young children who know the whereabouts of a stash of money.
Cast highlights
The Night of the Hunter features Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish, Billy Chapin, Sally Jane Bruce, James Gleason. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1955-07-26. Runtime: 93 minutes. TMDB score: 7.8/10 (1,943 votes). Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover The Night of the Hunter on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Night of the Hunter?
- The Night of the Hunter is listed as Crime, Drama, Thriller on TMDB.
- How long is The Night of the Hunter?
- The Night of the Hunter runs about 93 minutes.
- Who stars in The Night of the Hunter?
- Cast highlights include Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish, Billy Chapin, Sally Jane Bruce, James Gleason.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Night of the Hunter?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Night of the Hunter?
- Open the The Night of the Hunter page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
