Movie

Nightwatching

“Murder, Conspiracy and the Masterpiece that Revealed the Truth”

★ 6.2(77)20072h 15m

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Good to know

Director: Peter Greenaway
Release date: 2007-11-02
Runtime: 2h 15m
Language: Hungarian
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Aria Films

Nightwatching — trailer

About Nightwatching

Nightwatching is a 2007 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Peter Greenaway, starring Martin Freeman, Emily Holmes and Eva Birthistle. It has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 77 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Nightwatching in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An extravagant, exotic and moving look at Rembrandt's romantic and professional life, and the controversy he created by the identification of a murderer in the painting The Night Watch.

Cast

Martin Freeman

Rembrandt van Rijn

Emily Holmes

Hendrickje

Eva Birthistle

Saskia

Jodhi May

Geertje

Toby Jones

Gerard Dou

Jonathan Holmes

Ferdinand Bol

Michael Teigen

Carel Fabritius

Kevin McNulty

Engelen

Agata Buzek

Titia Uylenburgh

Natalie Press

Marieke

Fiona O'Shaughnessy

Marita

Anja Atonowicz

Catharina (as Anna Antonowicz)

Themes & keywords

painterbiographyrembrandtdrama

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Nightwatching in Canada?+

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

Is Nightwatching on Netflix?+

Nightwatching is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Nightwatching?+

Nightwatching has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).

Who stars in Nightwatching?+

Nightwatching stars Martin Freeman, Emily Holmes, Eva Birthistle, Jodhi May and Toby Jones.

When did Nightwatching come out?+

Nightwatching is a 2007 movie directed by Peter Greenaway.

What genre is Nightwatching?+

Nightwatching is Drama and History film.

Who directed Nightwatching?+

Nightwatching was directed by Peter Greenaway.