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Color of Night

1994Movie2 h 1 minR

MysteryRomance
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Letterboxd2.6/5Metacritic365.4Rotten Tomatoes22%30%
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Letterboxd2.6/5Metacritic365.4Rotten Tomatoes22%30%

Summary

A color-blind psychiatrist is stalked by an unknown killer after taking over his murdered friend's therapy group and becomes embroiled in an intense affair with a mysterious woman who may be connected to the crime.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Pure escapism
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You're watching with family

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Richard Rush
Written by
Billy Ray, Matthew Chapman
Produced by
David Matalon, Buzz Feitshans
Music by
Dominic Frontiere

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Facts

August 19, 1994 · 2 h 1 min · R

Released
August 19, 1994
Runtime
2 h 1 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Romance, Mystery, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$40 million
Box office
$20 million
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Bookends, Sweet Polly Oliver, Age-Gap Romance +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Color of Night?"

Questions about Color of Night

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Where can I stream Color of Night?

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In the United States, Color of Night streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Color of Night worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38 (IMDb 5.2, Letterboxd 2.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 22%, and Metacritic 36). Audiences rate it higher (47 out of 100) than critics (29).

Is Color of Night good for date night?

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

Was Color of Night a box office flop?

Budget$40 million
Box office$20 million

Yes: it cost about $40 million to make and earned $20 million worldwide, 49% of its budget.

What tropes does Color of Night use?

BookendsSweet Polly OliverAge-Gap RomanceShower of LovePolice Are UselessArtistic License - FirearmsDriven to SuicideTroubled Sympathetic BigotRed HerringAnimal AssassinReally Gets AroundHow's Your British Accent?and 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including Bookends, Sweet Polly Oliver, and Age-Gap Romance.