Movie

Nightfall

★ 4.2(21)19881h 23m

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Good to know

Director: Paul Mayersberg
Release date: 1988-04-15
Runtime: 1h 23m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: New Horizons

About Nightfall

Nightfall is a 1988 movie in the Science Fiction genre, directed by Paul Mayersberg, starring David Birney, Sarah Douglas and Alexis Kanner. It has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.2/10 from 21 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Nightfall in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The people of the planet Aeon, blessed with three suns, have never experienced night. When an archeological excavation uncovers evidence of an ancient catastrophe, all signs point towards the impending darkness of the very Nightfall. Panic erupts as the suns slowly disappear one by one. Science struggles against superstition as the people race to comprehend the approaching Nightfall... the end of the world as they know it. Based on Isaac Asimov's classic story "Nightfall" voted "The Greatest Science-Fiction Story of All Time."

Cast

David Birney

Aton

Sarah Douglas

Roa

Alexis Kanner

Sor

Andra Millian

Ana

Starr Andreeff

Bet

Charley Hayward

Kin

Jonathan Emerson

Architect

Susie Lindeman

Boffin

Russell Wiggins

Zol

Larry Hankin

Desert King

Ronald R. Burns

Aton's Man

Bernard J. Garsen

Aton's Man

Themes & keywords

loss of eyesighteye gougingbased on short storycult leaderreligious cultblindnessmultiple suns

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Nightfall in Canada?+

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

Is Nightfall on Netflix?+

Nightfall is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Nightfall?+

Nightfall has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

Who stars in Nightfall?+

Nightfall stars David Birney, Sarah Douglas, Alexis Kanner, Andra Millian and Starr Andreeff.

When did Nightfall come out?+

Nightfall is a 1988 movie directed by Paul Mayersberg.

What genre is Nightfall?+

Nightfall is Science Fiction film.

Who directed Nightfall?+

Nightfall was directed by Paul Mayersberg.