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History Is Made at Night

1937Movie1 h 37 min

DramaRomance
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes100%77%
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes100%77%

Summary

An American woman seeking divorce from her wealthy, controlling husband falls for a romantic Parisian who saves her from his entrapment.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Frank Borzage
Written by
Gene Towne, C. Graham Baker
Produced by
Walter Wanger
Music by
Alfred Newman

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Facts

March 5, 1937 · 1 h 37 min · Romance, Drama

Released
March 5, 1937
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian, French
Made in
United States
Budget
$821,791
Box office
$948,500
Available in
139 countries

Tropes

If I Can't Have You…, Sexy Backless Outfit, Driven to Suicide +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream History Is Made at Night?"

Questions about History Is Made at Night

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Where can I stream History Is Made at Night?

JustWatch TV FreeCriterion

In the United States, History Is Made at Night streams on Criterion, and it is free with ads on JustWatch TV Free. It also streams in 138 other countries.

Is History Is Made at Night worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Is History Is Made at Night okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is History Is Made at Night good for date night?

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

Is History Is Made at Night plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.