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This Is the Night

1932Movie1 h 20 minNR

ComedyRomance
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

A fast-paced, romantic comedy movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Story

OOH-LA-LA! WHAT A TIME!

When Stephen, the husband of Gerald’s mistress, Claire, discovers a pair of tickets for their planned trip to Venice, Gerald must invent a wife to cover their tracks. He is then forced to hire a woman to play “his wife” when Stephen insists he and Claire accompany them to Venice.

Feels like

  • Classic Hollywood Comedy
  • Screwball
  • Mistaken Identity
  • Romantic Farce
  • Clever Dialogue
  • Fast-Paced
  • Charming
  • Witty
  • Hopeful

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Frank Tuttle
Written by
George Marion Jr., Benjamin Glazer
Produced by
Benjamin Glazer
Music by
Ralph Rainger, John Leipold, W. Franke Harling

Everyone

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

Facts

April 8, 1932 · 1 h 20 min · NR

Released
April 8, 1932
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Post-Kiss Catatonia, You Can Leave Your Hat On, Fun with Homophones +9

  • Post-Kiss Catatonia
  • You Can Leave Your Hat On
  • Fun with Homophones
  • Vitriolic Best Buds
  • Running Gag
  • Love Confession
  • As Long as It Sounds Foreign
  • Title Drop
  • Mistaken for Cheating
  • Curtain Clothing
  • Idle Rich
  • Zany Scheme

12 of 14 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream This Is the Night?"

Questions about This Is the Night

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream This Is the Night?

Criterion

In the United States, This Is the Night streams on Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Is This Is the Night worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.6).

Will This Is the Night make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is This Is the Night good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

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