Child in the Night (1990): Cast & Where to Watch
Child in the Night is a 1990 drama thriller directed by Mike Robe, starring Elijah Wood as Luke, Tom Skerritt and JoBeth Williams. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes. Stream it on ScreenPix.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Mike Robe
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Allied Communications
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Child in the Night About?
The premise of Child in the Night without spoilers.
The secret of a grisly murder is locked inside a child's mind. After witnessing his father brutally killed by a hook‑wielding assailant, traumatized young Luke is forced to cooperate with investigators, using his fragmented memories to help identify and unmask the killer.
Child in the Night Themes & Keywords
· 34 tags- reference to captain hook
- little boy
- slasher
- serial killer
- psychopathic killer
- psychopath
- hook
- police
- police investigation
- fisherman
- 8 year old
- witness to a murder
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- murder
- child psychologist
- warehouse
- stabbed with a hook
- repressed memory
- reference to peter pan
- murderer
- loss of father
- hook for a hand
- cut hand
- broken window
- broken glass
- bloody hand
- family relationships
- child witness
- trauma
- testimony
- psychology
- pirate
- identity
- memory
- death of father
Where to Watch Child in the Night
Stream it on ScreenPix. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Child in the Night Cast & Characters
Elijah Wood leads the cast as Luke, with Tom Skerritt as Detective Bass and JoBeth Williams as Dr. Hollis. Directed by Mike Robe; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mike Robe
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Elijah Wood as Luke -
Tom Skerritt as Detective Bass -
JoBeth Williams as Dr. Hollis - Darren McGavin as Os Winfield
Also Starring in Child in the Night
· 11 more- Mike Pniewski Bobby
- Season Hubley Valerie
- Tim Choate Curt
- John Aylward Dr. Wendt
- Thom Bray Harvey
- John Procaccino Hickman
- Rick May Captain Hook (uncredited)
- Stephen Godwin Scott Winfield
- William Rossman Detective (uncredited)
- Johnny DiCarsano Ricky
- Michael di Martino Mikey
Child in the Night Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Child in the Night.
Cars in Child in the Night
14 cars on screen, including the 1981 Ford Fairmont Futura and the BMW 5 E28.
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1981 Ford Fairmont Futura Important role -
BMW 5 E28 Minor role -
1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Minor role -
1977 Chrysler LeBaron Minor role
Child in the Night Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Testemunha Silenciosa” and “Uma Criança na Noite”.
- Also known as
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- Testemunha Silenciosa
- Uma Criança na Noite
- ナイトチャイルド
- Testigo inocente
- Luke, der einzige Zeuge
- Dziecko w mroku
- 차일드 인 더 나잇
- Gyerek az éjszakában
- 夜惊魂
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Child in the Night FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Child in the Night, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Child in the Night?
Child in the Night runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Child in the Night released?
Child in the Night was released on May 1, 1990.
Who directed Child in the Night?
Child in the Night was directed by Mike Robe.
More films by Mike Robe Who is in the cast of Child in the Night?
Child in the Night stars Elijah Wood as Luke, Tom Skerritt as Detective Bass and JoBeth Williams as Dr. Hollis, among 15 credited actors.
Where can I watch Child in the Night?
In the US, Child in the Night is streaming on ScreenPix (availability from JustWatch).
Does Child in the Night have a post-credit scene?
No. Child in the Night has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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