Movie

Nightjohn

“Words Are Freedom”

★ 5.8(9)19961h 32m

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Where to watch Nightjohn

🇧🇪 Belgium

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Good to know

Director: Charles Burnett
Release date: 1996-06-01
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Hallmark Entertainment

About Nightjohn

Nightjohn is a 1996 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Charles Burnett, starring Beau Bridges, Carl Lumbly and Bill Cobbs. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Nightjohn in Belgium — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

John is a man of many talents, including one forbidden skill: he can read. When he teaches a young slave girl named Sarny to read and write, she learns an unforgettable lesson about the power of words and the true meaning of freedom.

Cast

Beau Bridges

Clel Waller

Carl Lumbly

Nightjohn

Bill Cobbs

Old man

Kathleen York

Callie Waller

Gabriel Casseus

Outlaw

Tom Nowicki

Dr. Chamberlain

Joel Traywick

Jeff Waller

Allison Jones

Sarny

Patty Mack

Evelyn

Deborah Duke

Lethe

Danny Nelson

Reverend Osee Rush

Monica Ford

Egypt

Themes & keywords

plantationslavereadingteachingliteracy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Nightjohn in Belgium?+

Nightjohn is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Belgium. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Nightjohn on Netflix?+

Nightjohn is not on Netflix in Belgium right now.

How long is Nightjohn?+

Nightjohn has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in Nightjohn?+

Nightjohn stars Beau Bridges, Carl Lumbly, Bill Cobbs, Kathleen York and Gabriel Casseus.

When did Nightjohn come out?+

Nightjohn is a 1996 movie directed by Charles Burnett.

What genre is Nightjohn?+

Nightjohn is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Nightjohn?+

Nightjohn was directed by Charles Burnett.