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The Night Before

1988·Movie
1h 25min·PG-13
44
WeakGoodWatch score

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension4

Heart

Nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Nostalgia7
  • Coming of Age7
  • Romance6

Humor

Some slapstick and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Cringe Humor6
  • Situational Comedy5

World

Mystery, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

You lost your father's car. Sold your prom date. And a guy named 'Tito' wants you dead.

A popular beauty surprisingly asks a nerd to take her to the prom. He wakes up hours later in a sleazy alley. She's missing but he remembers nothing about it.
80s Teen ComedyAmnesia MysteryHigh School PromUrban AdventureFast-PacedCringe HumorPhysical ComedyComing-of-AgeRetro Charm

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Night Before

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Where can I stream The Night Before legally?

The Night Before is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Night Before worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Night Before rated?

PG-13Sexual contentDrug useStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content, drug use, and strong language.

How long is The Night Before?

1 h 25 min

The Night Before runs 1 h 25 min.

What language is The Night Before in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Night Before?

9AUCAGBGGIEINNZPHUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Night Before in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Night Before use?

Bad SantaAmbiguously BiCelebrity ParadoxArson, Murder, and JaywalkingAffectionate ParodyWet Blanket WifeKarma HoudiniMeaningful NamePlot CouponThe StonerJerkassBrick Jokeand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for The Night Before, including Bad Santa, Ambiguously Bi, Celebrity Paradox.