Opening Night
1977·Movie
Opening Night fingerprint
A , drama: , but never scary, .
Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking
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The Show Must Go On…
Actress Myrtle Gordon is a functioning alcoholic who is a few days from the opening night of her latest play, concerning a woman distraught about aging. One night a car kills one of Myrtle's fans who is chasing her limousine in an attempt to get the star's attention. Myrtle internalizes the accident and goes on a spiritual quest, but fails to finds the answers she is after. As opening night inches closer and closer, fragile Myrtle must find a way to make the show go on.
Character-Driven DramaMethod Acting ShowcaseExistential CrisisShowbiz MelancholyPsychological StudyFemale ProtagonistInner TurmoilComplex CharactersIndie Film Aesthetic
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Is Opening Night worth watching?
80
GreatGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 69).
Is Opening Night okay for kids?
PG-13Strong languageDrug use
Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.
Is Opening Night plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is Opening Night good for date night?
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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

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