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They Live by Night (1948) poster

Movie The Rerun: 1940s

They Live by Night

A young fugitive falls in love with a woman and tries to build a new life with her, while the law and his old associates close in.

Where to watch

They Live by Night isn’t streaming, or for rent or sale, on any service we track here right now.

Checked 1 Nov 2026. Services change their catalogues often; the service’s own page has the final word.

Our take

A young fugitive falls in love with a woman and tries to build a new life with her, while the law and his old associates close in.

Why watch The directorial debut of Nicholas Ray, it stars Cathy O'Donnell and Farley Granger and adapts Edward Anderson's novel Thieves Like Us.

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Where can I watch They Live by Night?
We do not have a confirmed streaming listing for They Live by Night in Canada, the US, the UK, Australia or New Zealand yet. This page updates as platforms add it.
What is They Live by Night about?
A young fugitive falls in love with a woman and tries to build a new life with her, while the law and his old associates close in.
Who is in the cast of They Live by Night?
They Live by Night stars Farley Granger, Jay C. Flippen, Ian Wolfe, Cathy O'Donnell and Howard da Silva.
Who directed They Live by Night?
They Live by Night was directed by Nicholas Ray.
When did They Live by Night come out?
They Live by Night was released on 1 January 1948.
How long is They Live by Night?
They Live by Night runs 95 minutes (1 h 35 min).

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