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The Night Before

2015·Movie
1h 41min·R
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic586.1Rotten Tomatoes69%61%
IMDb6.4Metacritic586.1Rotten Tomatoes69%61%

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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Romance5
  • Coming of Age5

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy6

World

Everyday modern life and pop culture

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Their past, present and future. All in one night.

In New York City for their annual tradition of Christmas Eve debauchery, three lifelong best friends set out to find the Holy Grail of Christmas parties since their yearly reunion might be coming to an end.
R-Rated Christmas ComedyBanter-filled DialogueHoliday HijinksStoner ComedyMale BondingNew York City SettingAdult HumorPop Culture References

Crew

Directed by:
Jonathan Levine, Jonathan Watson, Sandi Greenberg
Written by:
Evan Goldberg, Jonathan Levine, Jonathan Levine
Produced by:
Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Francine Maisler
Composed by:
Marco Beltrami, Gabe Hilfer, Michael Babcock

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Night Before

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Night Before legally?

NetflixXumo Play

The Night Before is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Xumo Play. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Night Before worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Night Before rated?

RStrong languageDrug useSexual content

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

How long is The Night Before?

1 h 41 min

The Night Before runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Night Before?

Critics64
Audiences62

Yes. Critics average 64 and audiences 62 out of 100, so both groups see The Night Before much the same way.

Was The Night Before a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$52 million

Yes. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $52 million worldwide, 2.1 times its budget.

What language is The Night Before in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Night Before?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Night Before in 115 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Night Before use?

Karma HoudiniJerkassAffectionate ParodyThe GrinchMaybe Magic, Maybe MundaneWet Blanket WifeShout-OutPlot CouponCelebrity ParadoxAmbiguously BiThe StonerBad Santaand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for The Night Before, including Karma Houdini, Jerkass, Affectionate Parody.