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This Is the Night

1932·Movie
1h 20min·NR

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Funny.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Physical Comedy6

World

Everyday modern life

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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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.
Classic Hollywood ComedyScrewballMistaken IdentityRomantic FarceClever DialogueFast-PacedCharmingWittyHopeful

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Where can I stream This Is the Night legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is This Is the Night worth watching?

60
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is This Is the Night rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is This Is the Night?

1 h 20 min

This Is the Night runs 1 h 20 min.

What language is This Is the Night in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does This Is the Night use?

Post-Kiss CatatoniaYou Can Leave Your Hat OnFun with HomophonesVitriolic Best BudsRunning GagLove ConfessionAs Long as It Sounds ForeignTitle DropMistaken for CheatingCurtain ClothingIdle RichZany Schemeand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for This Is the Night, including Post-Kiss Catatonia, You Can Leave Your Hat On, Fun with Homophones.