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The Night of the Hunter (1955)
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📖 Story
In Depression-era West Virginia, a serial-killing preacher hunts two young children who know the whereabouts of a stash of money.
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Strong recommendationHard-edged
EnergyPressured and hard-edged
ToneBleak and confrontational
ExperienceSurvival pressure and hard choices
Best suited forcharacter-driven drama and emotional tension
What to expect from this title?Expect a hard-edged watch shaped by control, danger, and survival pressure more than comfort or warmth.
Questions keep it movingBuilds tension through revealRewards close attention
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Older teens
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Best suited for12
Content levelTeen content
GuidanceMay not suit younger children
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • United Kingdom • TMDB
• Violence & action• Tension & suspense• Serious themes
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Viewer insight The Night of the Hunter is a 1955 film in the Crime / Drama category from United States. Directed by Charles Laughton. Starring Robert Mitchum and Shelley Winters. Runtime: about 93 minutes. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. Watch options are shown when available.
Genre: Crime / Drama, Released in 1955, Original language: English, Production: United States, Runtime: about 93 minutes, Starring Robert Mitchum and Shelley Winters.
Runtime
93 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Robert Mitchum
Preacher Harry Powell
Shelley Winters
Willa Harper
Lillian Gish
Rachel Cooper
Billy Chapin
John Harper
Sally Jane Bruce
Pearl Harper
James Gleason
Uncle Birdie Steptoe
Evelyn Varden
Icey Spoon
Don Beddoe
Walt Spoon
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Peter Graves
Ben Harper
James Griffith
District Attorney
Gloria Castillo
Ruby
Gloria Pall
Burlesque Dancer
Paul Bryar
Bart
Cheryl Callaway
Mary
Director: Charles Laughton
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1What is movie The Night of the Hunter (1955)?
It is a movie released in 1955 within the Crime, Drama, Thriller category.
2What is the story of The Night of the Hunter?
The Night of the Hunter (1955) is a movie in the Crime, Drama, Thriller category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch The Night of the Hunter online?
Yes. The page currently shows official online availability through providers such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV Store.
4What is the rating of The Night of the Hunter?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.9/10 based on 1,833 ratings.
5What is the runtime of The Night of the Hunter?
Its runtime is about 93 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is The Night of the Hunter best suited for?
Built for anyone drawn to mystery, tension, and storytelling that prefers implication over easy answers.
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