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It happened one night

1954·Movie
1h 52min

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No stream option in US yet.

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

A poor girl marries a rich young man, despite the opposition of her father-in-law, and lives a happy life with her husband until she falls into the clutches of a fraudulent young man, who tries to tell her that her husband has been in an accident. When she goes to him, she learns the truth about him. The fraudster tries to pressure the wife through what he has caught on her. The husband finds out about the matter and divorces his wife without understanding that his wife is innocent. He travels abroad, and the wife seeks revenge on the fraudster who ruined her life.
Egyptian CinemaRomantic DramaCrime and DeceptionSocial IssuesRevenge PlotMarital ProblemsClassic FilmComplex Relationships

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is It happened one night worth watching?

100
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Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is It happened one night?

1 h 52 min

It happened one night runs 1 h 52 min.

What language is It happened one night in?

Arabic

It was made in Arabic. Produced in Egypt.

What tropes does It happened one night use?

Immediate Self-ContradictionRomantic False LeadIdiot BallPhoney CallJerk with a Heart of GoldJump CutSleeping SingleRule of SymbolismHitchhiker's LegKing IncognitoParental Marriage VetoThird-Act Misunderstandingand 78 more

TV Tropes lists 90 storytelling tropes for It happened one night, including Immediate Self-Contradiction, Romantic False Lead, Idiot Ball.