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The Night Is My Kingdom

1951Movie1 h 50 min

Drama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

A moving, melancholic drama movie about family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

After an accident, Raymond has gone blind. His family treats him like a child, but fortunately a nun comes to his rescue. She works in a center where blind people learn to read using the Braille alphabet.

Feels like

  • French Drama
  • Blindness
  • Rehabilitation
  • Family Dynamics
  • Personal Growth
  • Overcoming Adversity
  • Social Commentary
  • Inspirational Story

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Georges Lacombe
Written by
Marcel Rivet
Produced by
Pierre Gérin
Music by
Yves Baudrier

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 9, 1951 · 1 h 50 min · Drama

Released
August 9, 1951
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Night Is My Kingdom?"

Questions about The Night Is My Kingdom

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Night Is My Kingdom?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Night Is My Kingdom worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7).

Is The Night Is My Kingdom okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Night Is My Kingdom plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Night Is My Kingdom in English?

French

No, it was made in French.