One Night

2012·Movie
1h 30min·NR
62
DecentGoodWatch score

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One Night fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Romance6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Three kids. One night. No return.

In Havana, Raul dreams of escaping to Miami. Accused of assault, he appeals to Elio to help him reach the forbidden world 90 miles across the ocean. One night, full of hope, they face the biggest challenge of their lives.
Cuban Exile DramaHigh-Stakes Escape ThrillerVisceral RealismPolitical Oppression & HopeIntense Psychological TensionBreathtaking CinematographySocietal CritiqueEmotional Burden of Survival

Crew

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about One Night

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Where can I stream One Night legally?

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

Is One Night worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is One Night rated?

NRViolenceStrong language

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

How long is One Night?

1 h 30 min

One Night runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on One Night?

Critics76
Audiences52

Not quite. Critics rate One Night higher (76) than audiences (52). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is One Night in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Cuba, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch One Night?

10ATBECHDEESFRLUSEUSCA

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for One Night in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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