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The Vast of Night

2019Movie1 h 31 minPG-13

DramaMystery
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic846.6Rotten Tomatoes92%67%

A nerve-racking, slow-burning drama movie about mystery and history, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Story

There's something in the sky.

At the dawn of the space-race, two radio-obsessed teens discover a strange frequency over the airwaves in what becomes the most important night of their lives and in the history of their small town.

Feels like

  • Atmospheric Sci-Fi Mystery
  • 1950s Americana
  • Dialogue-Driven Thriller
  • Slow-Burn Suspense
  • Stylized Retro Aesthetic
  • Paranormal Intrigue
  • Exceptional Sound Design
  • Indie Gem
  • Coming-of-Age Elements

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Andrew Patterson
Written by
Andrew Patterson, Craig W. Sanger
Produced by
Andrew Patterson, Adam Dietrich, Melissa Kirkendall
Music by
Jared Bulmer, Erick Alexander

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Facts

June 1, 2019 · 1 h 31 min · PG-13

Released
June 1, 2019
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
110 countries

Tropes

Politically Correct History, The Oner, Curiosity Killed the Cast +9

  • Politically Correct History
  • The Oner
  • Curiosity Killed the Cast
  • Deliberate Values Dissonance
  • Jive Turkey
  • Based on a True Story
  • Epic Tracking Shot
  • Flying Saucer
  • Aliens in Cardiff
  • Extremely Short Timespan
  • Miss Conception
  • Irony

12 of 25 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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Questions about The Vast of Night

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Where can I stream The Vast of Night?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

In the United States, The Vast of Night streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is The Vast of Night worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 84). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (67).

Is The Vast of Night okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

What tropes does The Vast of Night use?

Politically Correct HistoryThe OnerCuriosity Killed the CastDeliberate Values DissonanceJive TurkeyBased on a True StoryEpic Tracking ShotFlying SaucerAliens in CardiffExtremely Short TimespanMiss ConceptionIronyand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Politically Correct History, The Oner, and Curiosity Killed the Cast.