Night Crossing
“The East German border: 836 miles of barbed-wire walls, automated machine guns, armed guards, and deadly land mines. On September 15, 1979 two families tried to cross it.”
Two men want to escape from East Germany (under Communist rule) but they will only go if they can take their families with them. Based on a true story.
Where to watch Night Crossing in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Night Crossing there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Night Crossing streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About Night Crossing
Night Crossing is a 1982 English-language adventure, drama and action film directed by Delbert Mann. The cast is led by John Hurt, Jane Alexander, Beau Bridges. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Night Crossing was produced by Walt Disney Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on February 5, 1982, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Delbert Mann
- Writers
- John McGreevey
- Release date
- February 5, 1982
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Walt Disney Productions
Night Crossing cast & crew
Night Crossing was directed by Delbert Mann and written by John McGreevey.
The cast features John Hurt as Peter Strelzyk, Jane Alexander as Doris Strelzyk, Beau Bridges as Guenter Wetzel, Glynnis O'Connor as Petra Wetzel, Klaus Löwitsch as Schmolk, and Sky du Mont as Ziegler.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith and it was produced by Ron Miller.
Is Night Crossing worth watching?
At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure, drama, and action, Night Crossing is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Night Crossing
Night Crossing isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Night Crossing
John Hurt
Peter Strelzyk
Jane Alexander
Doris Strelzyk
Beau Bridges
Guenter Wetzel
Glynnis O'Connor
Petra Wetzel
Klaus Löwitsch
Schmolk
Sky du Mont
Ziegler
Günter Meisner
Major Koerner
Doug McKeon
Kay Walsh
Ian Bannen
Jan Niklas
Carola Höhn
Night Crossing — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Night Crossing in United States?
Night Crossing is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Night Crossing in?
Night Crossing is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Night Crossing?
Night Crossing runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).
▸What is Night Crossing rated?
Night Crossing is rated PG. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 40 ratings.
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