Nighthawks

2019·Movie
1h 30min·NR
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb3.6Metacritic100–Rotten Tomatoes–55%

Where to watch

PrimeFandango at Home Free

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Nighthawks fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age7
  • Melancholy6
  • Romance4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Dark Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

Wide-eyed Midwest transplant Stan agrees to play wingman to his calculating and privileged roommate Chad as they embark upon an exploration of glittering New York nightlife, whose darkest secrets are held captive by an elite band of millennials known as Nighthawks.
Urban DramaNew York NightlifeComing-of-AgePsychological ThrillerSocial CommentaryIntriguing MysteryCharacter StudyAtmosphericPrivilege & Deception

Crew

Directed by:
Grant S. Johnson
Written by:
Grant S. Johnson
Produced by:
Kevin Zegers, Grant S. Johnson, Peter Pastorelli
Composed by:
Kiley Norton

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Nighthawks

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Nighthawks legally?

PrimeFandango at Home Free

Nighthawks is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Nighthawks worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 3.6 and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Nighthawks rated?

NRSexual contentStrong languageDrug use

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Nighthawks?

1 h 30 min

Nighthawks runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Nighthawks?

Critics100
Audiences46

Not quite. Critics rate Nighthawks higher (100) than audiences (46). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Nighthawks in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Nighthawks?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Nighthawks in 37 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Nighthawks use?

For the EvulzChekhov's GunBadges and Dog TagsSean Connery Is About to Shoot YouUnflinching WalkBeard of EvilOh, Crap!The World's Expert (on Getting Killed)Bluffing the MurdererSadistKill on SightForeshadowingand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 storytelling tropes for Nighthawks, including For the Evulz, Chekhov's Gun, Badges and Dog Tags.

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