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Yield to the Night

1956Movie1 h 39 minNR

CrimeDrama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–64%
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–64%

Summary

Locked in her cell, a murderer reflects on the events that have led her to death row.

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  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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Directed by
J. Lee Thompson
Written by
John Cresswell, Joan Henry
Produced by
Kenneth Harper
Music by
Louis Levy, Ray Martin

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Facts

June 19, 1956 · 1 h 39 min · NR

Released
June 19, 1956
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
28 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Yield to the Night?"

Questions about Yield to the Night

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Yield to the Night?

BFI Player

In the United States, Yield to the Night streams on BFI Player. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is Yield to the Night worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.1).

Will I feel good after watching Yield to the Night?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Yield to the Night plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.