Gaslight (1944)
Kernel Score: 86% · 553 ratings
Genres: Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Crime
Released: 1944-05-04
Runtime: 114 minutes
Where to watch Gaslight
- Stream: TCM, IndieFlix
- Free with ads: Fawesome, Plex, Xumo Play
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A newlywed fears she's going mad when strange things start happening at the family mansion.
Gaslight parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Gaslight is a classic psychological thriller about a woman manipulated by her abusive husband into doubting her own sanity.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Depicts psychological and emotional abuse by a domineering, manipulative husband, including gaslighting tactics.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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- The 39 Steps (1935) — 84%
- Dial M for Murder (1954) — 89%
- Remember (2015) — 82%
- Insomnia (2002) — 76%
Director
Cast
- Charles Boyer as Gregory Anton
- Ingrid Bergman as Paula Alquist
- Joseph Cotten as Brian Cameron
- May Whitty as Miss Thwaites
- Angela Lansbury as Nancy
- Barbara Everest as Elizabeth
- Emil Rameau as Maestro Guardi
- Edmund Breon as General Huddleston
- Halliwell Hobbes as Mr. Muffin
- Tom Stevenson as Williams
Gaslight FAQ
Is Gaslight good?
Gaslight has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 553 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Gaslight?
In the US you can stream Gaslight on TCM and IndieFlix, watch it free with ads on Fawesome, Plex and Xumo Play and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Gaslight OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Gaslight is a classic psychological thriller about a woman manipulated by her abusive husband into doubting her own sanity.
What movies are like Gaslight?
If you liked Gaslight, try The 39 Steps, Dial M for Murder, Remember and Insomnia.