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Harlem Nights

1989Movie1 h 56 minR

43

WeakGoodWatch score

43

WeakGoodWatch score

Letterboxd

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

'Sugar' Ray is the owner of an illegal casino and must contend with the pressure of vicious gangsters and corrupt police who want to see him go out of business. In the world of organised crime and police corruption in the 1920s, any dastardly trick is fair.

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Friends night
Party vibe

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Not for scares.

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Directed by: Eddie Murphy
Written by: Eddie Murphy
Produced by: Robert D. Wachs, Mark Lipsky
Music by: Herbie Hancock

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Facts

November 17, 1989 · 1 h 56 min · R

Released: November 17, 1989
Runtime: 1 h 56 min
Age rating: R
Content: Violence, Strong Language
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Original language: English
Also spoken: Russian
Made in: United States
Budget: $30 million
Box office: $61 million
Available in: 76 countries

Tropes

Fearless Fool, Parental Abandonment, Piano Cover Slam +9

12 of 31 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Harlem Nights?"

Questions about Harlem Nights

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Harlem Nights?

In the United States, Harlem Nights streams on Philo, YouTube TV, and Starz, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Harlem Nights worth watching?

43

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 28%, and Metacritic 16). Audiences rate it higher (65 out of 100) than critics (22).

Will Harlem Nights make me laugh?

Funny

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

Can I half-watch Harlem Nights?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Harlem Nights use?

Fearless FoolParental AbandonmentPiano Cover SlamFemme FataleSignature LaughAlways NightYou Have Failed MeCrapsack WorldEmbarrassing First NameSealed Room in the Middle of NowhereImprobable Aiming SkillsRefuge in Audacityand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Fearless Fool, Parental Abandonment, and Piano Cover Slam.