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54

1998Movie1 h 33 minR

37
WeakGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, sensual drama movie about show business and history.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Story

It's Saturday night fever every night.

When the mastermind behind New York's infamous Studio 54 disco plucks young Shane from the sea of faces clamoring to get inside his club, he not only gets his foot in the door, but lands a coveted job behind the bar — and a front-row ticket to the most legendary party on the planet!

Feels like

  • 1970s New York
  • Studio 54
  • Showbiz Drama
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Sex and Drugs
  • Nostalgic
  • Class and Privilege
  • Pop Culture
  • Music-Driven

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Mark Christopher

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Facts

August 28, 1998 · 1 h 33 min · R

Released
August 28, 1998
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Drug Use, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian, Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$13 million
Box office
$17 million
Available in
63 countries

Tropes

Drugs Are Good, Cool Old Lady, Missing Mom +9

  • Drugs Are Good
  • Cool Old Lady
  • Missing Mom
  • The Beard
  • Everybody Has Lots of Sex
  • Only Known by Their Nickname
  • Big Applesauce
  • Mrs. Robinson
  • Mr. Fanservice
  • Coolest Club Ever
  • A Party, Also Known as an Orgy
  • Disco

12 of 26 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream 54?"

Questions about 54

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream 54?

In the United States, 54 is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is 54 worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 5.9, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 15%, and Metacritic 33). Audiences rate it higher (49 out of 100) than critics (24).

Is 54 good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does 54 use?

Drugs Are GoodCool Old LadyMissing MomThe BeardEverybody Has Lots of SexOnly Known by Their NicknameBig ApplesauceMrs. RobinsonMr. FanserviceCoolest Club EverA Party, Also Known as an OrgyDiscoand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Drugs Are Good, Cool Old Lady, and Missing Mom.