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30 Years to Life

Original title: Nightworld: 30 Years to Life
  • TV Movie
  • 19981998
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
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Nightworld: 30 Years to Life (1998)
  • Drama
  • Mystery
  • Sci-Fi
2020. Fifteen-year-old Vinnie Dawson has been wrongfully convicted of murder and subject to "wrinkling," instantly aging him thirty years. Robbed of his youth, Vinnie sets out to find the re... Read all2020. Fifteen-year-old Vinnie Dawson has been wrongfully convicted of murder and subject to "wrinkling," instantly aging him thirty years. Robbed of his youth, Vinnie sets out to find the real killer and clear his name.2020. Fifteen-year-old Vinnie Dawson has been wrongfully convicted of murder and subject to "wrinkling," instantly aging him thirty years. Robbed of his youth, Vinnie sets out to find the real killer and clear his name.
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
183
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  • Director
    • Michael Tuchner
  • Writer
    • Shawn Thompson
  • Stars
    • Robert Hays
    • Hugh O'Conor
    • Amy Robbins
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  • Director
    • Michael Tuchner
  • Writer
    • Shawn Thompson
  • Stars
    • Robert Hays
    • Hugh O'Conor
    • Amy Robbins
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    • 5User reviews
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    Nightworld: 30 Years to Life (1998)
    Nightworld: 30 Years to Life (1998)
    Hugh O'Conor, Michael Shannon, and Jana Shelden in Nightworld: 30 Years to Life (1998)
    Mirabelle Kirkland and Gabrielle Lazure in Nightworld: 30 Years to Life (1998)
    Robert Hays, Doug Haley, and Zoot Lynam in Nightworld: 30 Years to Life (1998)
    Robert Hays and Amy Robbins in Nightworld: 30 Years to Life (1998)
    Robert Hays in Nightworld: 30 Years to Life (1998)
    Robert Hays and Amy Robbins in Nightworld: 30 Years to Life (1998)
    Doug Haley, Zoot Lynam, Hugh O'Conor, and Amy Robbins in Nightworld: 30 Years to Life (1998)
    Robert Hays and Amy Robbins in Nightworld: 30 Years to Life (1998)
    Robert Hays and Amy Robbins in Nightworld: 30 Years to Life (1998)
    Hugh O'Conor in Nightworld: 30 Years to Life (1998)

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    Robert Hays
    Robert Hays
    • Vincent Dawsonas Vincent Dawson
    Hugh O'Conor
    Hugh O'Conor
    • Vinnie Dawsonas Vinnie Dawson
    Amy Robbins
    • Darlaas Darla
    Mirabelle Kirkland
    • Gwenethas Gweneth
    Christien Anholt
    Christien Anholt
    • Derekas Derek
    Gabrielle Lazure
    Gabrielle Lazure
    • Kateas Kate
    Jana Shelden
    • Norreenas Norreen
    Zoot Lynam
    • Kyleas Kyle
    Doug Haley
    Doug Haley
    • Benas Ben
    Geoffrey Bateman
    Geoffrey Bateman
    • Detective Sidneyas Detective Sidney
    Vernon Dobtcheff
    Vernon Dobtcheff
    • Sandoras Sandor
    Michael Shannon
    Michael Shannon
    • Grahamas Graham
    • (as Michael J. Shannon)
    Michael Byrne
    Michael Byrne
    • Oliver Matheras Oliver Mather
    Josie D'Arby
    Josie D'Arby
    • Lucyas Lucy
    • (as Josephine D'Arby)
    Kenny Seymour
    • Manageras Manager
    Larue Hall
    • Judge Slarkas Judge Slark
    Robert L. Hall
    • Prosecutoras Prosecutor
    • (as Robert Hall)
    Liza Sadovy
    Liza Sadovy
    • Doctoras Doctor
    • Director
      • Michael Tuchner
    • Writer
      • Shawn Thompson
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    Storyline

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    In the near future, instead of being sent to prison criminals are aged for the number of years the system feels is adequate to the crime they committed. Vincent Dawson is a 15 year old, whose late father was a musician who didn't exactly make it and died tragically. Vinnie hopes to be a musician too but his step-father is not very supportive, and when they have a violent argument, his step-father is killed and he is the prime suspect and evidence is found against him. He is sentenced to be aged 30 years. Now, as a 15 year old trapped in a 45 year old body, he sets to prove his innocence and hopefully the procedure could be reversed. —Anonymous
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    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Mystery
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    • Certificate
      • TV-PG
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    • Trivia
      Michael Byrne's character "Oliver Mather" is shown on the cover of a newspaper in one scene, and the photo of him is the exact same one as his official photo on the IMDb.
    • Quotes

      Doctor: You seem so surprised by everything I say. Have they aged you?

      Vincent Dawson: Yeah.

      Doctor: How many weeks has it been?

      Vincent Dawson: Three.

      Doctor: Well, it's too early to tell

      Vincent Dawson: Too early to tell?

    • Soundtracks
      I Know Nothing
      written by Steve Plunkett and Nika Frost

      performed by Nika Frost

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    Top review
    4/10
    Unique and interesting idea, but mediocre execution
    The idea of aging someone as punishment for crime is unique and interesting. Unfortunately they didn't look further into that aspect of the story, only barely touching on the potential problems in the most cliche manner (process questionable, side effects, etc). They don't really get much into the psychological or ethical implications, which would have made a far more interesting movie.

    Instead this is strictly a made-for-TV murder mystery done in the most mundane and mediocre manner. Acting is passable but unremarkable. Directing is invisible, as characters do exactly what they're expected to do and the story goes where other murder mysteries have gone before.

    In short, it's blase with nothing to stand out save the premise. I almost gave it a 5-star "mediocre" rating, but had to drop it a star for failing to meet potential. Given the premise it could have been a much better film. Instead it doesn't even qualify as a decent murder mystery. However, it might possibly serve as a cure for insomnia.
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    • Release date
      • October 15, 1998 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
      • Luxembourg
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Az idő bírái
    • Filming locations
      • Luxembourg, Luxembourg
    • Production companies
      • Alliance Communications Corporation
      • CLT-UFA International
      • Chesler/Perlmutter Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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