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We Own the Night

2007·Movie
1h 58min·R
61
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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Two brothers on opposite sides of the law. Beyond their differences lies loyalty.

A New York nightclub manager tries to save his brother and father from Russian mafia hitmen.
Crime DramaFamily LoyaltyRussian MafiaMoral ConflictBrotherhoodNew York CityGritty RealismPolice Corruption

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream We Own the Night legally?

We Own the Night is included with a subscription to Sundance Now in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is We Own the Night worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is We Own the Night rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is We Own the Night?

1 h 58 min

We Own the Night runs 1 h 58 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on We Own the Night?

Critics58
Audiences65

Yes. Critics average 58 and audiences 65 out of 100, so both groups see We Own the Night much the same way.

Was We Own the Night a box office hit?

Budget$21 million
Box office$55 million

Yes. It cost about $21 million to make and earned $55 million worldwide, 2.6 times its budget.

What language is We Own the Night in?

EnglishRussian

It was made in English, with some Russian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch We Own the Night?

51ADARATAUBEBOBRBZCACHCLCOCRCY+37

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for We Own the Night in 51 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does We Own the Night use?

Bait-and-SwitchBig ApplesauceThe CameoEmpathic EnvironmentTherapy Is for the WeakTaglineLow-Speed ChaseDeath NotificationPolitically Incorrect HeroHidden WireSibling Yin-YangSick Captive Scam

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for We Own the Night, including Bait-and-Switch, Big Applesauce, The Cameo.