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Night on Earth

1991·Movie
2h 9min·R

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wholesome6
  • Hopefulness6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

Five taxis. Five cities. One night.

A quintet of cabbies in five cities and their remarkable fares on the same eventful night.
AnthologyCabsComedy-DramaEpisodicCharacter-DrivenConversationalSlice of LifeOffbeat

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Night on Earth

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Where can I stream Night on Earth legally?

Night on Earth is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Night on Earth worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Night on Earth rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is Night on Earth?

2 h 9 min

Night on Earth runs 2 h 9 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Night on Earth?

Critics73
Audiences80

Yes. Critics average 73 and audiences 80 out of 100, so both groups see Night on Earth much the same way.

Was Night on Earth a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$2 million

No. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 58% of its budget.

What language is Night on Earth in?

EnglishFrenchFinnishItalianGerman

It was made in English, with some French, Finnish, Italian, German. Produced in United States, Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Night on Earth?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Night on Earth in 110 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Night on Earth use?

Nameless NarrativeDisposing of a BodyStealth PunSnark-to-Snark CombatDysfunctional FamilyWith Friends Like These...Bubblegum PoppingOffscreen CrashMood WhiplashHypocritical HumorBookendsBlind People Wear Sunglassesand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 storytelling tropes for Night on Earth, including Nameless Narrative, Disposing of a Body, Stealth Pun.