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Evening

2007·Movie
1h 57min·PG-13
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Nostalgic and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

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.
Past RegretsFamily SecretsIntergenerational DramaLove and LossHistorical FlashbackCharacter-Driven NarrativeMelancholic RomanceEmotional ComplexityNostalgic Tone

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Evening legally?

You can 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 Evening worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 28%, and Metacritic 45). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Evening rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Evening?

1 h 57 min

Evening runs 1 h 57 min.

Is Evening based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Evening?

Critics37
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate Evening higher (59) than critics (37). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Evening in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in Germany, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Evening?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Evening in 57 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.