They Live by Night
“Cops or no cops I'm going through!”
An escaped convict, injured during a robbery, falls in love with the woman who nurses him back to health, but their relationship seems doomed from the beginning.
Where to watch They Live by Night in United States
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Where is They Live by Night streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | TCM | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
| France | SFR Play | Apple TV Store, LaCinetek |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
About They Live by Night
They Live by Night is a 1949 English-language crime, romance and drama film directed by Nicholas Ray. The cast is led by Cathy O'Donnell, Farley Granger, Howard Da Silva. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on TCM.
They Live by Night was produced by RKO Radio Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on November 1, 1949, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Nicholas Ray
- Writers
- Charles Schnee
- Release date
- November 1, 1949
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- RKO Radio Pictures
They Live by Night cast & crew
They Live by Night was directed by Nicholas Ray and written by Charles Schnee.
The cast features Cathy O'Donnell as Catherine "Keechie" Mobley, Farley Granger as Arthur "Bowie" Bowers, Howard Da Silva as Chicamaw One-Eye Mobley, Jay C. Flippen as Henry "T-Dub" Mansfield, Helen Craig as Mattie, and Will Wright as Mobley.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Leigh Harline, cinematography is by George E. Diskant, and it was produced by John Houseman and Dore Schary.
Is They Live by Night worth watching?
They Live by Night holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 185 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, romance, and drama, They Live by Night is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of They Live by Night
Cathy O'Donnell
Catherine "Keechie" Mobley
Farley Granger
Arthur "Bowie" Bowers
Howard Da Silva
Chicamaw One-Eye Mobley
Jay C. Flippen
Henry "T-Dub" Mansfield
Helen Craig
Mattie
Will Wright
Mobley
William Phipps
Young Farmer
Ian Wolfe
Hawkins
Harry Harvey
Hagenheimer
Marie Bryant
Singer
Will Lee
Jeweler
James Nolan
Schreiber
They Live by Night — FAQs
▸Where can I watch They Live by Night in United States?
They Live by Night is streaming on TCM in United States.
▸Is They Live by Night on TCM?
Yes — They Live by Night is currently available on TCM in United States.
▸What language is They Live by Night in?
They Live by Night is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is They Live by Night?
They Live by Night runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is They Live by Night rated?
They Live by Night is rated NR. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 185 ratings.
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