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The Night Flier

1997·Movie
1h 33min·R
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic365.3Rotten Tomatoes33%41%
IMDb6.0Metacritic365.3Rotten Tomatoes33%41%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy4
  • Pathos3
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Some dark humor and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Evil has a flight plan.

For cynical tabloid journo Richard Dees, facts are always stranger than fiction. Every headline is a dead-line. Serial killers, UFO abductions, tales of molestation, mayhem and murder. To some the tales are mere sleazy fantasy – but his faithful readers believe. And now there's a new story: The Night Flier. What is it that travels by night in a dark-winged Cessna, lands at secluded airfields and murders local residents? Dees begins to track the unknown killer in a Cessna of his own, uncovering clues that reveal a pilot more terrifying than he could have ever imagined.
Stephen King AdaptationVampire HorrorTabloid JournalismSupernatural ThrillerPsychological HorrorRoad MovieDark FantasyCynical Protagonist

Crew

Directed by:
Mark Pavia, Michael G. Jefferson, Christine Moore
Written by:
Stephen King, Mark Pavia, Jack O'Donnell
Produced by:
Neal Marshall Stevens, Richard P. Rubinstein, Leonard Finger
Composed by:
David Acord, Jay Meagher, Ken Hahn

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Night Flier

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Where can I stream The Night Flier legally?

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Is The Night Flier worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, and Metacritic 36). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Night Flier rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

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

How long is The Night Flier?

1 h 33 min

The Night Flier runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Night Flier?

Critics35
Audiences51

Not quite. Audiences rate The Night Flier higher (51) than critics (35). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Night Flier a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$125,397

No. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $125,397 worldwide, 13% of its budget.

What language is The Night Flier in?

English

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

In how many countries can I watch The Night Flier?

3ESITKR

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Night Flier in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Night Flier use?

Cold HamBadass BoastIf It Bleeds, It LeadsHoly Burns EvilArc WordsJerkassDowner EndingWas Once a ManCreepy MonotoneAdaptation ExpansionBe Careful What You Wish ForBrainwashedand 57 more

TV Tropes lists 69 storytelling tropes for The Night Flier, including Cold Ham, Badass Boast, If It Bleeds, It Leads.