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Boogie Nights

  • 19971997
  • RR
  • 2h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
260K
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POPULARITY
372
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Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, and Heather Graham in Boogie Nights (1997)
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Back when sex was safe, pleasure was a business and business was booming, an idealistic porn producer aspires to elevate his craft to an art when he discovers a hot young talent.Back when sex was safe, pleasure was a business and business was booming, an idealistic porn producer aspires to elevate his craft to an art when he discovers a hot young talent.Back when sex was safe, pleasure was a business and business was booming, an idealistic porn producer aspires to elevate his craft to an art when he discovers a hot young talent.

IMDb RATING
7.9/10
260K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
372
21
  • Director
    • Paul Thomas Anderson
  • Writer
    • Paul Thomas Anderson
  • Stars
    • Mark Wahlberg
    • Julianne Moore
    • Burt Reynolds
Top credits
  • Director
    • Paul Thomas Anderson
  • Writer
    • Paul Thomas Anderson
  • Stars
    • Mark Wahlberg
    • Julianne Moore
    • Burt Reynolds
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 657User reviews
    • 186Critic reviews
    • 85Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 37 wins & 65 nominations total

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    Photos201

    Mark Wahlberg in Boogie Nights (1997)
    Mark Wahlberg and Cheryl Tiegs in Boogie Nights (1997)
    Mark Wahlberg and Burt Reynolds in Boogie Nights (1997)
    Julianne Moore, Mark Wahlberg, Philip Seymour Hoffman, William H. Macy, John C. Reilly, Burt Reynolds, Ricky Jay, Nicole Ari Parker, and Jack Wallace in Boogie Nights (1997)
    Mark Wahlberg in Boogie Nights (1997)
    William H. Macy, Burt Reynolds, Ricky Jay, and Jack Wallace in Boogie Nights (1997)
    Julianne Moore and Mark Wahlberg in Boogie Nights (1997)
    Julianne Moore and Burt Reynolds in Boogie Nights (1997)
    Heather Graham in Boogie Nights (1997)
    Mark Wahlberg and Burt Reynolds in Boogie Nights (1997)
    Mark Wahlberg and Cheryl Tiegs in Boogie Nights (1997)
    Mark Wahlberg, Anne Fletcher, and Diane Mizota in Boogie Nights (1997)

    Top cast

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    Mark Wahlberg
    Mark Wahlberg
    • Eddie Adamsas Eddie Adams…
    Julianne Moore
    Julianne Moore
    • Amber Wavesas Amber Waves
    Burt Reynolds
    Burt Reynolds
    • Jack Horneras Jack Horner
    Luis Guzmán
    Luis Guzmán
    • Maurice t.t. Rodriguezas Maurice t.t. Rodriguez
    Rico Bueno
    Rico Bueno
    • Hot Traxx Waiteras Hot Traxx Waiter
    John C. Reilly
    John C. Reilly
    • Reed Rothchildas Reed Rothchild
    Nicole Ari Parker
    Nicole Ari Parker
    • Becky Barnettas Becky Barnett
    Don Cheadle
    Don Cheadle
    • Buck Swopeas Buck Swope
    Heather Graham
    Heather Graham
    • Rollergirlas Rollergirl
    William H. Macy
    William H. Macy
    • Little Billas Little Bill
    Samson Barkhordarian
    • Hot Traxx Chefas Hot Traxx Chef
    Nina Hartley
    Nina Hartley
    • Little Bill's Wifeas Little Bill's Wife
    Brad Braeden
    • Big Studas Big Stud
    Joanna Gleason
    Joanna Gleason
    • Dirk's Motheras Dirk's Mother
    Lawrence Hudd
    • Dirk's Fatheras Dirk's Father
    Michael Stein
    Michael Stein
    • Stereo Customeras Stereo Customer
    Stanley DeSantis
    Stanley DeSantis
    • Buck's Manageras Buck's Manager
    Patricia Forte
    • Teacheras Teacher
    • Director
      • Paul Thomas Anderson
    • Writer
      • Paul Thomas Anderson
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Adult film director Jack Horner is always on the lookout for new talent and it's only by chance that he meets Eddie Adams who is working as a busboy in a restaurant. Eddie is young, good looking and plenty of libido to spare. Using the screen name Dirk Diggler, he quickly rises to the top of his industry winning awards year after year. Drugs and ego however come between Dirk and those around him and he soon finds that fame is fleeting. —garykmcd
    • porn industry
    • 1970s
    • adult filmmaking
    • adult entertainment industry
    • pornography
    • 326 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • In 1977, sex was safe, pleasure was a business, and business was booming.
    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong sex scenes with explicit dialogue, nudity, drug use, language and violence
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      After seeing a rough cut of the film, Burt Reynolds regretted making it. He fired his agent for recommending the role to him, and did not participate in promotional interviews. Reynolds ended up winning a Golden Globe for the role, and being nominated for an Academy Award for his performance. Despite being a front runner for the latter, it was widely rumored that he did not win because he had distanced himself from the movie earlier.
    • Goofs
      When Little Bill complains to the cinematographer about his wife having sex with other men, he says, "My fucking wife's on the driveway with a fucking ass in her cock." Little Bill was supposed to say "My fucking wife's on the driveway with a fucking COCK in her ASS", but the director loved the way the incorrect line showed how angry and flustered Bill was, and left the scene intact.
    • Quotes

      [in a scene from "Brock Landers: Angels Live In My Town"]

      Dirk: [as Brock] You still hungry?

      Jessie St. Vincent: Starving.

      [unzipping his pants]

      Dirk: [as Brock] Then feast on that.

    • Crazy credits
      As the credit for Robert Downey Sr. scrolls up the screen, the words "(a prince)" appear next to his name.
    • Alternate versions
      New Line Platinum Edition, released on DVD, features 9 additional scenes not included in the original theatrical version. The sell through widescreen VHS tape also has the deleted scenes.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Seven Years in Tibet/RocketMan/Boogie Nights/Gang Related/Washington Square (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      Best of My Love
      Written by Maurice White & Al McKay

      Performed by The Emotions (as Emotions)

      Courtesy of Columbia Records

      By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

    User reviews657

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    an odd family
    Boogie Nights is full of surprises, nothing quite prepares one for it its soul. Yes, it does have soul, whilst tackling the tackiest of subject matter, with both a wry smile and respect. Brillantly cast and wonderful character development, the performances somehow combine the best of stage acting with improvisation within a cinema verite style.

    The plot proved richer than I expected and the underlying themes are teased out quite profoundly as each "B grade" human being is brought, through crisis, into perspective.

    A sociologist's dream case study, the film resonates the raw truth of what we all know about self-esteem, parental love and lack of it, attention/love deficit and its manifestation in adulthood, the desperate need to belong. Something for everyone here.. almost camouflaged as issues of untouchables and their separate milieu but of course they are universal.

    The film works on a number of levels. The ironic loop is that the milieu portrayed exists only because of the voyeur, who happens to be watching the film...

    Boogie Nights is non judgmental of its subject matter and characters, a rarity. It deserves every accolade it has achieved and more.
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    • mandyhd
    • Aug 8, 2001

    FAQ12

    • What was the inspiration for this story?
    • Were any of the characters based on real life people?
    • What happened to Dirk's Corvette? Why is the front end wrecked when they drive to Rahad's place?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 31, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Pushing Thirteen
    • Filming locations
      • 19515 East Cameron Avenue, West Covina, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • Lawrence Gordon Productions
      • Ghoulardi Film Company
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $26,416,349
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $50,168
      • Oct 12, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $43,117,303
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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