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The Long Kiss Goodnight

1996·Movie
2h 1min·R
61
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Relentless energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Tension8

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Some sharp wit and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Crime and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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About

What's forgotten is not always gone.

Samantha Caine is a small-town schoolteacher and mom with no memory of her life before washing up on a beach eight years ago. After a car accident and a violent home invasion trigger flashes of her past, she discovers she used to be a deadly CIA assassin. Teaming up with a wisecracking private investigator, Samantha must return to her old ways to take down the people who tried to erase her.
Action ThrillerAmnesia SpyFemale ProtagonistBuddy ActionHigh Stakes ConspiracyExplosive ViolenceFast PacedWitty Dialogue90s Action

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Long Kiss Goodnight

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Where can I stream The Long Kiss Goodnight legally?

The Long Kiss Goodnight is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. 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 The Long Kiss Goodnight worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Long Kiss Goodnight rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Long Kiss Goodnight?

2 h 1 min

The Long Kiss Goodnight runs 2 h 1 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Long Kiss Goodnight?

Critics55
Audiences68

Not quite. Audiences rate The Long Kiss Goodnight higher (68) than critics (55). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Long Kiss Goodnight a box office hit?

Budget$65 million
Box office$89 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $65 million to make and earned $89 million worldwide, 1.4 times its budget.

What language is The Long Kiss Goodnight in?

English

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

In how many countries can I watch The Long Kiss Goodnight?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Long Kiss Goodnight in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Long Kiss Goodnight use?

Modest RoyaltyMade of IronRunning GagDistracted by the SexyBring My Brown PantsKarma HoudiniAttempted RapeEye ScreamCrazy-PreparedLeno DeviceTook a Level in BadassDirty Old Manand 126 more

TV Tropes lists 138 storytelling tropes for The Long Kiss Goodnight, including Modest Royalty, Made of Iron, Running Gag.