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Night Crossing

1982Movie1 h 47 minPG

Drama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–66%

A nerve-racking, hopeful adventure movie about history and a real life story.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

The East German border: 836 miles of barbed-wire walls, automated machine guns, armed guards, and deadly land mines. On September 15, 1979 two families tried to cross it.

Two men want to escape from East Germany (under Communist rule) but they will only go if they can take their families with them. Based on a true story.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Cold War Thriller
  • Escape Story
  • Family Survival
  • Based on True Events
  • Tense & Suspenseful
  • Human Spirit
  • Perseverance
  • East German Setting

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Delbert Mann
Written by
John McGreevey
Produced by
Ron Miller
Music by
Jerry Goldsmith

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 5, 1982 · 1 h 47 min · PG

Released
February 5, 1982
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
17 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Oh, Crap!, Deadpan Snarker, Big "YES!" +9

  • Oh, Crap!
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Big "YES!"
  • Hope Spot
  • Armies Are Evil
  • Not Even Bothering with the Accent
  • Dirty Communists
  • Crazy Enough to Work
  • Bad Liar
  • As You Know
  • Missed Him by That Much
  • 2 + Torture = 5

12 of 40 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Night Crossing?"

Questions about Night Crossing

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Night Crossing?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Night Crossing from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Night Crossing worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Night Crossing okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

What tropes does Night Crossing use?

Oh, Crap!Deadpan SnarkerBig "YES!"Hope SpotArmies Are EvilNot Even Bothering with the AccentDirty CommunistsCrazy Enough to WorkBad LiarAs You KnowMissed Him by That Much2 + Torture = 5and 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 tropes for it, including Oh, Crap!, Deadpan Snarker, and Big "YES!".