Nightfall_
The people of the planet Aeon, blessed with three suns, have never experienced night. When an archeological excavation uncovers evidence of an ancient catastrophe, all signs point towards the impending darkness of the very Nightfall. Panic erupts as the suns slowly disappear one by one. Science struggles against superstition as the people race to comprehend the approaching Nightfall... the end of the world as they know it. Based on Isaac Asimov's classic story "Nightfall" voted "The Greatest Science-Fiction Story of All Time."
Starring
David Birney, Sarah Douglas, Alexis Kanner
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Nightfall was released 38 years ago in 1988.
Overview
The people of the planet Aeon, blessed with three suns, have never experienced night. When an archeological excavation uncovers evidence of an ancient catast...
Nightfall is a Science Fiction film with a runtime of 1h 23m.
CAST (20)
David Birney
Aton
Sarah Douglas
Roa
Alexis Kanner
Sor
Andra Millian
Ana
Starr Andreeff
Bet
CH
Charley Hayward
Kin
JE
Jonathan Emerson
Architect
Susie Lindeman
Boffin
RW
Russell Wiggins
Zol
Larry Hankin
Desert King
RR
Ronald R. Burns
Aton's Man
BJ
Bernard J. Garsen
Aton's Man
Dan Wells
Architect's Assistant
Bradley Reid
Trader
SD
Stephen D. Nathenson
City Dweller
JB
James Barry Blakely
Narrator (voice)
LM
Lee Michael Walczuk
Nomad Dancer
AB
Attila Bokor
Nomad Dancer
Dayna Beilenson
Nomad Dancer
CE
Charles E. Carpenter
Nomad Dancer
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Nightfall about?
The people of the planet Aeon, blessed with three suns, have never experienced night. When an archeological excavation uncovers evidence of an ancient catastrophe, all signs point towards the impending darkness of the very Nightfall. Panic erupts as the suns slowly disappear one by one. Science struggles against superstition as the people race to comprehend the approaching Nightfall... the end of the world as they know it. Based on Isaac Asimov's classic story "Nightfall" voted "The Greatest Science-Fiction Story of All Time."
How long is Nightfall?
Nightfall has a runtime of 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Who stars in Nightfall?
The cast of Nightfall includes David Birney, Sarah Douglas, Alexis Kanner, Andra Millian, Starr Andreeff.
What is the rating of Nightfall?
Nightfall has a rating of 4.0 out of 10 based on 20 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Science Fiction