Where to Watch Nightbreaker (1989) Online

Want to behold the glory that is 'Nightbreaker' on your TV or mobile device at home? Discovering a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the Peter Markle-directed movie via subscription can be challenging, so we here at Moviefone want to do the heavy lifting.

We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'Nightbreaker' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into all the details of how you can watch 'Nightbreaker' right now, here are some details about the drama flick.

Released March 8th, 1989, 'Nightbreaker' stars Martin Sheen, Emilio Estevez, Lea Thompson, Melinda Dillon The movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 39 min, and received a user score of 71 (out of 100) on TMDb, which compiled reviews from 6 respected users.

Curious to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "Dr. Alexander Brown arrives in Las Vegas, awarded for his recent medical invention. An ex-G.I. tells Brown he was a test subject during the 1950's, exposed to atomic bomb radiation in the Nevada desert-- will Brown help the man uncover the truth? In 1950's Nevada, Brown is a young psychiatrist and a guest of the U.S. Army, where soldiers were routinely exposed to excessive radiation. The young Brown and a colleague interview soldiers, who show their ignorance and insouciance in the face of this danger. The movie intercuts scenes between the young Alexander Brown and older Alexander Brown, some thirty years after the nuclear tests. Will the decorated psychiatrist finally speak out on the atrocity he witnessed?" .