# Where to watch When Darkness Falls (1960) in the UK

> When Darkness Falls (1960) is currently available to stream in the UK on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1960  
**Runtime:** 113 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.6/10  
**Genres:** Crime  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 4 May 2026 (2026-05-04T18:46:25.715Z)  

## Synopsis

Young Elisabeth comes to Västlinge to meet her old relative, the vicar and and his young daughter. She is going to spend the Christmas there in peace and quiet but on Christmas Eve, the grocer is brutally murdered with an axe. Police inspector Christer Wijk comes to the small village to find the murderer. He soon discovers the puzzle of evidence that makes almost everybody a suspect.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/search?q=When%20Darkness%20Falls)
- [Netflix Standard with Ads](https://www.netflix.com/search?q=When%20Darkness%20Falls)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream When Darkness Falls in the UK?**

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**Is When Darkness Falls on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

When Darkness Falls is currently included with: Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
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