The Night Manager (2016)
A former soldier infiltrates a sinister arms trade, navigating the tense, gritty world of international espionage.
Former British soldier Jonathan Pine navigates the shadowy recesses of Whitehall and Washington where an unholy alliance operates between the intelligence community and the secret arms trade. To infiltrate the inner circle of lethal arms dealer Richard Onslow Roper, Pine must himself become a criminal.
How intense is The Night Manager?
The Night Manager is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated TV-MA.
What The Night Manager feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittyatmospherictense
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Night Manager
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 10, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Night Manager for you?
Is The Night Manager scary?
Only a little. The Night Manager has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Night Manager gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Night Manager sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Night Manager OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
Where can I stream The Night Manager?
The Night Manager is streaming on Prime Video and Kanopy.
Does The Night Manager have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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