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Light of Day

1987Movie1 h 47 min

47

MediocreGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

A moving music movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

When your family is closing you in, music may be the only way out.

Cleveland siblings rise with a rock band while coping with personal problems.

Feels like

Music Drama
Sibling Relationships
Family Conflicts
Working Class Life
Character-Driven
Emotional Journey
American Heartbreak
Rock & Roll Theme
Slice of Life

Crew

Directed by: Paul Schrader
Written by: Paul Schrader
Produced by: Rob Cohen, Keith Barish
Music by: Thomas Newman

Everyone

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Facts

February 6, 1987 · 1 h 47 min · Strong Language

Released: February 6, 1987
Runtime: 1 h 47 min
Content: Strong Language
Genres: Music, Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Box office: $10 million
Available in: 6 countries

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Questions about Light of Day

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Where can I stream Light of Day?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Light of Day worth watching?

47

MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 55).

Is Light of Day plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.