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Remember the Night

1940Movie1 h 34 minNR

81

GreatGoodWatch score

81

GreatGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

Unexpected love blossoms when an assistant district attorney agrees to take a recidivist shoplifter home so she doesn't have to spend Christmas alone in jail.

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Date night
Family movie night
Friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Directed by: Mitchell Leisen
Written by: Preston Sturges
Produced by: Mitchell Leisen, Albert Lewis
Music by: Friedrich Hollaender

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January 19, 1940 · 1 h 34 min · NR

Released: January 19, 1940
Runtime: 1 h 34 min
Age rating: NR
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 131 countries

Tropes

Maiden Aunt, Insanity Defense, Deadpan Snarker +9

12 of 36 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Remember the Night?"

Questions about Remember the Night

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Where can I stream Remember the Night?

In the United States, Remember the Night streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Remember the Night worth watching?

81

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 78). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Is Remember the Night okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Remember the Night good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Remember the Night make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

What tropes does Remember the Night use?

Maiden AuntInsanity DefenseDeadpan SnarkerDance of RomanceBittersweet EndingAlliterative NameOh, Crap!Love RedeemsLarge HamEthnic Menial LabourGrand Staircase EntranceI Will Wait for Youand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 tropes for it, including Maiden Aunt, Insanity Defense, and Deadpan Snarker.