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One Night in Miami...

2020·Movie
1h 54min·R
IMDb7.1Metacritic836.8Rotten Tomatoes98%78%

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Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Melancholic and cathartic

  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, politics, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Four legends. One legendary night.

In the aftermath of Cassius Clay's defeat of Sonny Liston in 1964, the boxer meets with Malcolm X, Sam Cooke and Jim Brown to change the course of history in the segregated South.
Historical DramaCivil RightsBlack LeadersSocial CommentaryConversationalStellar PerformancesThematic DepthEloquent

Crew

Directed by:
Regina King, Kevin O'Neil, Nancy Breaux
Written by:
Kemp Powers, Kemp Powers
Produced by:
Regina King, Kemp Powers, Tracy Kilpatrick
Composed by:
Leslie Odom Jr., Xiao'ou Olivia Zhang, Terence Blanchard

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream One Night in Miami... legally?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TVAmazon MX Player

One Night in Miami... 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 YouTube Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is One Night in Miami... worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is One Night in Miami... rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is One Night in Miami...?

1 h 54 min

One Night in Miami... runs 1 h 54 min.

Is One Night in Miami... based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on One Night in Miami...?

Critics91
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate One Night in Miami... higher (91) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is One Night in Miami... in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch One Night in Miami...?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for One Night in Miami... in 133 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does One Night in Miami... use?

How They Treat the HelpProperly ParanoidStrange Minds Think AlikeAffably EvilBoisterous BruiserTotally RadicalHeelBreak Them by TalkingArmor-Piercing QuestionBlack Dude Dies FirstThe Quiet OneIt Will Never Catch Onand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for One Night in Miami..., including How They Treat the Help, Properly Paranoid, Strange Minds Think Alike.