The Night Eats the World

2018·Movie
1h 34min
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic505.6Rotten Tomatoes87%53%

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The Night Eats the World fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

After waking up to find himself all alone in an apartment where a massive party was being held the night before, Sam is immediately forced to face a terrifying reality: the living dead have invaded the streets of Paris.
French Zombie HorrorPost-ApocalypticPsychological ThrillerSurvival StoryTense AtmosphereCharacter-DrivenMelancholy MoodSocial Commentary

Crew

Directed by:
Bénédicte Dujardin, Annick Reipert, Dominique Rocher
Written by:
Jérémie Guez, Jérémie Guez, Jérémie Guez
Produced by:
Sarah Teper, Anaïs Duran, Corinne Bargain
Composed by:
Nassim El Mounabbih, Marc Parazon, Nicolas Becker

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Night Eats the World

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Where can I stream The Night Eats the World legally?

fuboTVPeacockThe RokuHooplaPluto TVScreamboxPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

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

Is The Night Eats the World worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Night Eats the World rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Night Eats the World?

1 h 34 min

The Night Eats the World runs 1 h 34 min.

Is The Night Eats the World based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Night Eats the World?

Critics69
Audiences56

Not quite. Critics rate The Night Eats the World higher (69) than audiences (56). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Night Eats the World in?

FrenchEnglishNorwegian

It was made in French, with some English, Norwegian. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch The Night Eats the World?

43ARATAUBEBOBRBZCACHCLCOCRDEDO+29

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Night Eats the World in 43 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Night Eats the World use?

Bad People Abuse AnimalsBoring, but PracticalBittersweet EndingAccidental MurderDidn't Think This ThroughSlept Through the ApocalypseRaising the SteaksRiddle for the AgesChekhov's GunOur Zombies Are DifferentGo Mad from the IsolationDriven to Suicideand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for The Night Eats the World, including Bad People Abuse Animals, Boring, but Practical, Bittersweet Ending.

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