Movie

The Nightingale

“Her song will not be silenced.”

★ 7.1(658)20182h 16m

The Nightingale is streaming on Hulu, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Philo, Shudder, Sundance Now, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, AcornTV Amazon Channel and Acorn TV Apple TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Jennifer Kent
Release date: 2018-09-23
Runtime: 2h 16m
Language: Irish
Box office: $855,756
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: Made Up Stories

The Nightingale — trailer

About The Nightingale

The Nightingale is a 2018 movie in the Drama, Thriller and Western genres, directed by Jennifer Kent, starring Aisling Franciosi, Sam Claflin and Baykali Ganambarr. It has a runtime of 2 hours 16 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 658 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Nightingale in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1825, Clare, a 21-year-old Irish convict, chases a British soldier through the rugged Tasmanian wilderness, bent on revenge for a terrible act of violence he committed against her family. She enlists the services of an Aboriginal tracker who is also marked by trauma from his own violence-filled past.

Cast

Aisling Franciosi

Clare

Sam Claflin

Hawkins

Baykali Ganambarr

Billy

Damon Herriman

Ruse

Harry Greenwood

Jago

Ewen Leslie

Goodwin

Charlie Shotwell

Eddie

Michael Sheasby

Aidan

Matthew Sunderland

Davey

Magnolia Maymuru

Lowanna

Christopher Stollery

Major Bexley

Nathaniel Dean

Stoakes

Themes & keywords

australiaraperevengemurderbrutalityracial prejudicerape and revengewoman directoraustralian aboriginaltasmania19th centuryaboriginecolonization

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Nightingale in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Nightingale on Hulu, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Philo, Shudder, Sundance Now, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, AcornTV Amazon Channel and Acorn TV Apple TV. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is The Nightingale on Netflix?+

The Nightingale is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Hulu, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Philo, Shudder, Sundance Now, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, AcornTV Amazon Channel and Acorn TV Apple TV.

How long is The Nightingale?+

The Nightingale has a runtime of 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).

Who stars in The Nightingale?+

The Nightingale stars Aisling Franciosi, Sam Claflin, Baykali Ganambarr, Damon Herriman and Harry Greenwood.

When did The Nightingale come out?+

The Nightingale is a 2018 movie directed by Jennifer Kent.

What genre is The Nightingale?+

The Nightingale is Drama, Thriller and Western film.

Who directed The Nightingale?+

The Nightingale was directed by Jennifer Kent.