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The Bat

1959·Movie·80 min·5.9(136)

When it flies... someone dies!

Mystery writer Cornelia Van Gorder has rented a country house called "The Oaks", which not long ago was the scene of some murders committed by a strange and violent criminal known as "The Bat". Meanwhile, the house's owner, bank president John Fleming, has recently embezzled one million dollars in securities and has hidden the proceeds in the house, but is killed before he can retrieve it.

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Where to watch The Bat in United States

Click a service to open The Bat there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.

Where is The Bat streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesfuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, MGM PlusAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaBloodstream, JustWatch TV, Plex
United KingdomAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Bloodstream, JustWatch TVApple TV Store, Amazon Video
CanadaAmazon Prime Video, Midnight Pulp, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BloodstreamApple TV Store
AustraliaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Bloodstream, JustWatch TVApple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanyBloodstream, JustWatch TV, Plex
FranceBloodstream, JustWatch TV, Plex
SpainFilmin, Bloodstream, JustWatch TV, Plex
BrazilBloodstream, JustWatch TV, Plex
JapanBloodstream, JustWatch TV, Plex

About The Bat

The Bat is a 1959 English-language horror, mystery and thriller film directed by Crane Wilbur. The cast is led by Vincent Price, Agnes Moorehead, Gavin Gordon. It has a runtime of 1h 20m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV.

The Bat was produced by Liberty Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 9, 1959.

Director
Crane Wilbur
Writers
Crane Wilbur
Release date
August 9, 1959
Original language
English
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Liberty Pictures
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The Bat cast & crew

The Bat was directed by Crane Wilbur and written by Crane Wilbur.

The cast features Vincent Price as Dr. Malcolm Wells, Agnes Moorehead as Cornelia van Gorder, Gavin Gordon as Lt. Andy Anderson, John Sutton as Warner, the Chauffeur, Lenita Lane as Lizzie Allen, and Elaine Edwards as Dale Bailey.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Louis Forbes, cinematography is by Joseph F. Biroc, and it was produced by C.J. Tevlin.

Is The Bat worth watching?

The Bat holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 136 ratings, a more divisive horror films.

At 1h 20m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy horror, mystery, and thriller, The Bat is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Bat

In United States, you can stream The Bat on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus, and Philo, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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 The Bat

Vincent Price

Vincent Price

Dr. Malcolm Wells

Agnes Moorehead

Agnes Moorehead

Cornelia van Gorder

Gavin Gordon

Gavin Gordon

Lt. Andy Anderson

John Sutton

John Sutton

Warner, the Chauffeur

Lenita Lane

Lenita Lane

Lizzie Allen

Elaine Edwards

Elaine Edwards

Dale Bailey

Darla Hood

Darla Hood

Judy Hollander

John Bryant

John Bryant

Mark Fleming

Harvey Stephens

Harvey Stephens

John Fleming

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Mike Steele

Victor Bailey

Riza Royce

Riza Royce

Jane Patterson

Robert B. Williams

Robert B. Williams

Detective Davenport

The Bat — FAQs

Where can I watch The Bat in United States?

The Bat is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus in United States.

Is The Bat on fuboTV?

Yes — The Bat is currently available on fuboTV in United States.

What language is The Bat in?

The Bat is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Bat?

The Bat runs 1 hours 20 minutes (80 minutes).

What is The Bat rated?

It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 136 ratings.

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