The Night Watch(2011)
Love and liberation in wartime
The Night Watch Synopsis
Four Londoners are inseparably linked by their wartime experiences. In a time when the barriers of sexuality and social convention have been broken down, they enjoy a freedom never experienced before.
The Night Watch (2011) is a drama, war and tv movie film directed by Richard Laxton, released on April 4, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Anna Maxwell Martin, Claire Foy, Jodie Whittaker and Anna Wilson-Jones. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 43 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Laxton
- Writers:
- Paula Milne, Sarah Waters, Janet Tyler
- Producers:
- Ann Tricklebank
- Cinematographer:
- David Katznelson
- Composer:
- Nina Humphreys
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
The Night Watch (2011) Trailer
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The Night Watch Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anna Maxwell Martin
as Kay Langrish
Claire Foy
as Helen Giniver
Jodie Whittaker
as Vivian Pearce
Anna Wilson-Jones
as Julia Standing
Harry Treadaway
as Duncan Pearce
JJ Feild
as Robert Fraser
Liam Garrigan
as Reggie Nigri
Claudie Blakley
as Nancy Carmichael
Kenneth Cranham
as Horace Mundy
Jenna Augen
as Iris Knight
Neal Barry
as Mr Bryant
Lucy Briers
as Binkie
Key crew
Directed by Richard Laxton, written by Paula Milne, Sarah Waters and Janet Tyler, produced by Ann Tricklebank.
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The Night Watch Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 43 ratings.
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The Night Watch – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Night Watch online?
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Who stars in The Night Watch?
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The main cast of The Night Watch (2011) includes Anna Maxwell Martin, Claire Foy, Jodie Whittaker, Anna Wilson-Jones and Harry Treadaway. The film was directed by Richard Laxton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Night Watch released?
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The Night Watch was released on April 4, 2011 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Night Watch worth watching?
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The Night Watch (2011) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 43 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, war and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Night Watch?
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Yes. The official The Night Watch trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.