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Evening

2007Movie1 h 57 minPG-13

DramaRomance
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic456.4Rotten Tomatoes28%48%

A nostalgic, slow-burning drama movie about history and family.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

Her greatest secret was her greatest gift.

As Constance (Natasha Richardson) and Nina (Toni Collette) gather at the deathbed of their mother, Ann (Vanessa Redgrave), they learn for the first time that their mother lived an entire other lifetime during one evening 50 years ago. In vivid flashbacks, the young Ann (Claire Daines) spends one night with a man named Harris (Patrick Wilson), who was the love of her life.

Feels like

  • Past Regrets
  • Family Secrets
  • Intergenerational Drama
  • Love and Loss
  • Historical Flashback
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Melancholic Romance
  • Emotional Complexity
  • Nostalgic Tone

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Lajos Koltai
Written by
Susan Minot, Michael Cunningham
Produced by
Jeffrey Sharp
Music by
Jan A. P. Kaczmarek

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Facts

June 9, 2007 · 1 h 57 min · PG-13

Released
June 9, 2007
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
Germany, United States
Box office
$20 million
Available in
57 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Evening?"

Questions about Evening

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Evening?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Evening from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 8 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Evening worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 28%, and Metacritic 45). Audiences rate it higher (59 out of 100) than critics (37).

Is Evening 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.

Is Evening good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Evening plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.