The Night of the Hunter Quiz Guide: Trivia Facts for Fans
A TMDB-backed guide to The Night of the Hunter, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

The Night of the Hunter (1955) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. It’s a hard world for little things.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Robert Mitchum as Preacher Harry Powell; Shelley Winters as Willa Harper; Lillian Gish as Rachel Cooper; Billy Chapin as John Harper; Sally Jane Bruce as Pearl Harper; James Gleason as Uncle Birdie Steptoe; Evelyn Varden as Icey Spoon; Don Beddoe as Walt Spoon
About The Night of the Hunter
In Depression-era West Virginia, a serial-killing preacher hunts two young children who know the whereabouts of a stash of money.
More like The Night of the Hunter
- Brute Force
- Odds Against Tomorrow
- Little Caesar
- White Heat
- Overdrive
- Pushover
- Riot in Cell Block 11
- Shadow of a Doubt
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Night of the Hunter?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Night of the Hunter?
Robert Mitchum as Preacher Harry Powell; Shelley Winters as Willa Harper; Lillian Gish as Rachel Cooper; Billy Chapin as John Harper; Sally Jane Bruce as Pearl Harper; James Gleason as Uncle Birdie Steptoe; Evelyn Varden as Icey Spoon; Don Beddoe as Walt Spoon
Is this The Night of the Hunter guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



