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Saturday Night Fever

1977·Movie
1h 58min·R
74
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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Nostalgic and romantic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some slapstick and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Growing up, history, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability9
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and editing

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

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Tony spends his Saturdays at a disco where his stylish moves raise his popularity among the patrons. But his life outside the disco is not easy and things change when he gets attracted to Stephanie.
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Where can I stream Saturday Night Fever legally?

Saturday Night Fever is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Saturday Night Fever worth watching?

74
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 77). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Saturday Night Fever rated?

RSexual contentStrong languageViolenceDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content, strong language, violence, and drug use.

How long is Saturday Night Fever?

1 h 58 min

Saturday Night Fever runs 1 h 58 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Saturday Night Fever?

Critics80
Audiences71

Not quite. Critics rate Saturday Night Fever higher (80) than audiences (71). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Saturday Night Fever a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$237 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $237 million worldwide, 67.7 times its budget.

What language is Saturday Night Fever in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Saturday Night Fever?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Saturday Night Fever in 81 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Saturday Night Fever use?

Auto EroticaProduct PlacementAll Love Is UnrequitedHotter and SexierMr. FanserviceIrony"Friends" Rent ControlSetting UpdateCelebrity ResemblanceRule of SymbolismWhat Happened to the Mouse?Karma Houdiniand 82 more

TV Tropes lists 94 storytelling tropes for Saturday Night Fever, including Auto Erotica, Product Placement, All Love Is Unrequited.