The Vast of Night
“There's something in the sky.”
Synopsis
At the dawn of the space-race, two radio-obsessed teens discover a strange frequency over the airwaves in what becomes the most important night of their lives and in the history of their small town.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Vast Of Night – Official Trailer | Prime VideoOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-06
Top Cast
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Sierra McCormick
Fay Crocker
Jake Horowitz
Everett
Bruce Davis
Billy (voice)
Gail Cronauer
Mabel Blanche
Cheyenne Barton
Bertsie
Mark Banik
Gerald
Gregory Peyton
Benny Wade
Adam Dietrich
Rodkey Oliver
Mallorie Rodak
Susan Oliver
Mollie Milligan
Marjorie Seward
Ingrid Fease
Gretchen Hankins
Brandon Stewart
Sam
Kirk Griffith
Lon Stemmons
Nika Sage McKenna
Daisy Oliver
Brett Brock
Fred Seward
Pam Dougherty
Mrs. McBroom / Jane Greer / Winifred
Lynn Blackburn
Ruth Reynolds
Richard Jackson
Speares
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 14 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 15, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 29, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Patterson
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Patterson, Craig W. Sanger
- Original Score
- Jared Bulmer, Erick Alexander
- Original Title
- The Vast of Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- G.E.D. Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Patterson
Andrew Patterson, Craig W. Sanger
Jared Bulmer, Erick Alexander
M.I. Littin-Menz
Andrew Patterson
Melissa Kirkendall, Marcus Ross, Eric A. Williams, Caleb Henry, Andrew Patterson
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Patterson
Director
Adam Dietrich
Production Design
Melissa Kirkendall
Producer
M.I. Littin-Menz
Director of Photography
Jared Bulmer
Original Music Composer
Andrew Patterson
Producer
Erick Alexander
Original Music Composer
Rodrigo S. Tomasso
Visual Effects Supervisor
Adam Dietrich
Producer
Andrew Patterson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Vast of Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Vast of Night about?
At the dawn of the space-race, two radio-obsessed teens discover a strange frequency over the airwaves in what becomes the most important night of their lives and in the history of their small town.
Who directed The Vast of Night?
The Vast of Night was directed by Andrew Patterson.
Who stars in The Vast of Night?
The principal cast of The Vast of Night includes Sierra McCormick, Jake Horowitz, Bruce Davis, Gail Cronauer, Cheyenne Barton.
When was The Vast of Night released and how long is it?
The Vast of Night was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Vast of Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Vast of Night was composed by Jared Bulmer, Erick Alexander.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Vast of Night?
The Vast of Night holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).