Where to watch They Live by Night (1949) tonight
They Live by Night (1949) runs 1 h 36 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.8 from 194 TMDB members. An escaped convict, injured during a robbery, falls in love with the woman who nurses him back to health, but their relationship seems doomed from the beginning.
- Runtime
- 1 h 36 min — ends 9:36 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- NR (US)
- Genres
- Crime, Romance, Drama
- Released
- November 1, 1949
- TMDB rating
- 6.8 / 10 from 194 votes
- Director
- Nicholas Ray
- Starring
- Cathy O'Donnell, Farley Granger, Howard Da Silva, Jay C. Flippen
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US.
Questions people ask
- How long is They Live by Night?
- They Live by Night is 1 h 36 min long (96 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:36 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is They Live by Night rated?
- They Live by Night is rated NR in the US.
- Is They Live by Night a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Crime and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream They Live by Night?
- As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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- Fallen Angel (1945)
- The Wild One (1953)
- Odd Man Out (1947)
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