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The Last Days of Disco

1998Movie1 h 53 minR

71
GoodGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, slow-burning comedy movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

History is made at night.

Two young women and their friends spend spare time at an exclusive nightclub in 1980s New York.

Feels like

  • 1980s New York
  • Indie Drama
  • Club Culture
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Generation X
  • Workplace Dynamics
  • Relationships
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Soundtrack

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Whit Stillman
Written by
Whit Stillman
Produced by
Whit Stillman
Music by
Mark Suozzo

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 29, 1998 · 1 h 53 min · R

Released
May 29, 1998
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$3 million
Available in
19 countries

Tropes

Visible Boom Mic, Faux Yay, The Cameo +9

  • Visible Boom Mic
  • Faux Yay
  • The Cameo
  • Amazing Freaking Grace
  • Coolest Club Ever
  • Year X
  • Hair-Contrast Duo
  • Big Applesauce
  • Monster Roommate
  • The Last Title
  • I Always Wanted to Say That
  • Right Through His Pants

12 of 20 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Last Days of Disco?"

Questions about The Last Days of Disco

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Last Days of Disco?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Last Days of Disco from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Last Days of Disco worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 76).

Will The Last Days of Disco make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Is The Last Days of Disco good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was The Last Days of Disco a box office flop?

Budget$8 million
Box office$3 million

Yes: it cost about $8 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 38% of its budget.

What tropes does The Last Days of Disco use?

Visible Boom MicFaux YayThe CameoAmazing Freaking GraceCoolest Club EverYear XHair-Contrast DuoBig ApplesauceMonster RoommateThe Last TitleI Always Wanted to Say ThatRight Through His Pantsand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Visible Boom Mic, Faux Yay, and The Cameo.