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The Night Comes For Us

2018Movie2 h 1 minNC-17

Crime
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic697.2Rotten Tomatoes92%82%

A pulse-pounding, brutally violent action movie about crime and the mind, with standout editing.

Good for friends night · party vibe · drop-in friendly

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

In search of salvation, he'll make the city rain blood.

After sparing a girl's life during a massacre, an elite Triad assassin is targeted by an onslaught of murderous gangsters.

Feels like

  • Hyper-Violent Action
  • Gang Warfare
  • Brutal Choreography
  • Indonesian Cinema
  • Crime Thriller
  • Stylish Cinematography
  • Fast-Paced
  • Grotesque Imagery

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Timo Tjahjanto
Written by
Timo Tjahjanto
Produced by
Timo Tjahjanto, Mike Wiluan, Kimo Stamboel
Music by
Aria Prayogi, Fajar Yuskemal

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Facts

October 5, 2018 · 2 h 1 min · NC-17

Released
October 5, 2018
Runtime
2 h 1 min
Age rating
NC-17
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller
Original language
Indonesian
Also spoken
Chinese, English, French
Made in
Indonesia, United States
Budget
$2 million
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

The Heavy, Knife Fight, Psycho Knife Nut +9

  • The Heavy
  • Knife Fight
  • Psycho Knife Nut
  • Ax-Crazy
  • Gutted Like a Fish
  • Bait-and-Switch
  • Laser Sight
  • Badass Boast
  • Mauve Shirt
  • Impaled with Extreme Prejudice
  • Stealth Hi/Bye
  • Rasputinian Death

12 of 100 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Night Comes For Us?"

Questions about The Night Comes For Us

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Night Comes For Us?

Netflix

In the United States, The Night Comes For Us streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Night Comes For Us worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 69).

Is The Night Comes For Us plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (9 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Will The Night Comes For Us scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more unsettling than scary: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for tension, but 4 for scares.

Is The Night Comes For Us in English?

IndonesianChineseEnglishFrench

No, it was made in Indonesian, with some Chinese, English, and French.

What tropes does The Night Comes For Us use?

The HeavyKnife FightPsycho Knife NutAx-CrazyGutted Like a FishBait-and-SwitchLaser SightBadass BoastMauve ShirtImpaled with Extreme PrejudiceStealth Hi/ByeRasputinian Deathand 88 more

TV Tropes lists 100 tropes for it, including The Heavy, Knife Fight, and Psycho Knife Nut.