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About Last Night...

1986Movie1 h 53 minR

ComedyDrama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic706.2Rotten Tomatoes65%60%

A romantic, nostalgic comedy movie about everyday modern life and pop culture.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

Making love was easy...being in love difficult.

A man and woman meet and try to have a romantic affair, despite their personal problems and the interference of their disapproving friends.

Feels like

  • 1980s Romance
  • Relationship Dynamics
  • First Love
  • Chicago Setting
  • Contemporary Relationships
  • Nostalgic
  • Pop Culture References
  • Friendship

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Edward Zwick
Written by
Tim Kazurinsky, Denise DeClue
Produced by
Jason Brett, Stuart Oken
Music by
Miles Goodman

Everyone

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

Facts

July 2, 1986 · 1 h 53 min · R

Released
July 2, 1986
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$9 million
Box office
$39 million
Available in
73 countries

Tropes

Caught in the Rain, Introduction by Hookup, Potty Failure +1

  • Caught in the Rain
  • Introduction by Hookup
  • Potty Failure
  • Gilligan Cut

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Where can I stream About Last Night...?

PrimeTubi TV

In the United States, About Last Night... streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is About Last Night... worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.3, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 70).

Is About Last Night... good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will About Last Night... make me laugh?

Light

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

Was About Last Night... a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$39 million

Yes: it cost about $9 million to make and earned $39 million worldwide, 4.6 times its budget.