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Big Night

1996Movie1 h 49 minR

DramaRomance
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic807.8Rotten Tomatoes96%84%

An uplifting, wholesome drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Story

In love and life, one big night can change everything.

Primo and Secondo, two immigrant brothers, pin their hopes on a banquet honoring Louis Prima to save their struggling restaurant.

Feels like

  • Italian-American Culture
  • Restaurant Business
  • Immigrant Experience
  • Family Drama
  • Culinary
  • 1950s Setting
  • Hopeful
  • Character-Driven

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Stanley Tucci, Campbell Scott
Written by
Stanley Tucci, Joseph Tropiano
Produced by
Jonathan Filley
Music by
Gary DeMichele

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Facts

September 20, 1996 · 1 h 49 min · R

Released
September 20, 1996
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Drama, Romance, Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United States
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$12 million
Available in
35 countries

Tropes

Berserk Button, Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each Other, Mood Whiplash +9

  • Berserk Button
  • Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each Other
  • Mood Whiplash
  • Sir Swears-a-Lot
  • The Ghost
  • Vomit Indiscretion Shot
  • As Long as It Sounds Foreign
  • Shipper on Deck
  • The Quiet One
  • Serious Business
  • Bilingual Dialogue
  • Meaningful Background Event

12 of 29 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Big Night?"

Questions about Big Night

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Big Night?

Paramount+Hoopla

In the United States, Big Night streams on Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Big Night worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 80). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is Big Night okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Big Night make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is Big Night good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

What tropes does Big Night use?

Berserk ButtonAw, Look! They Really Do Love Each OtherMood WhiplashSir Swears-a-LotThe GhostVomit Indiscretion ShotAs Long as It Sounds ForeignShipper on DeckThe Quiet OneSerious BusinessBilingual DialogueMeaningful Background Eventand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 tropes for it, including Berserk Button, Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each Other, and Mood Whiplash.