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Long Day's Journey Into Night

2018·Movie
2h 18min·NR
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Profoundly sad and nostalgic

  • Melancholy9
  • Nostalgia8
  • Wonder8

Humor

Some absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2

World

The mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Ambiguity9
  • Novelty9

Craft

Standout direction and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction10
  • Narrative Structure9
  • Non-linear Narrative9

Style

Standout cinematography, visual style, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography10
  • Visual Stylization9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

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About

Luo Hongwu returns to Kaili, the hometown from which he fled many years ago. He begins the search for the woman he loved and whom he has never been able to forget.
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Where can I stream Long Day's Journey Into Night legally?

Long Day's Journey Into Night is included with a subscription to Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. 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 Long Day's Journey Into Night worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 88). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Long Day's Journey Into Night rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Long Day's Journey Into Night?

2 h 18 min

Long Day's Journey Into Night runs 2 h 18 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Long Day's Journey Into Night?

Critics92
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate Long Day's Journey Into Night higher (92) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Long Day's Journey Into Night a box office hit?

Budget$13 million
Box office$42 million

Yes. It cost about $13 million to make and earned $42 million worldwide, 3.2 times its budget.

What language is Long Day's Journey Into Night in?

ChineseJapanese

It was made in Chinese, with some Japanese. Produced in China, France, Taiwan.

In how many countries can I watch Long Day's Journey Into Night?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Long Day's Journey Into Night in 35 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.