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    The Night Before

    • 20152015
    • RR
    • 1h 41min
    IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    69K
    YOUR RATING
    • Cast & crew
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    • Trivia
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    Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, and Anthony Mackie in The Night Before (2015)
    In New York City for their annual tradition of Christmas Eve debauchery, three lifelong best friends set out to find the Holy Grail of Christmas parties since their yearly reunion might be coming to an end.
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    ComedyFantasy

    On Christmas Eve, three lifelong friends spend the night in New York City looking for the Holy Grail of Christmas parties.On Christmas Eve, three lifelong friends spend the night in New York City looking for the Holy Grail of Christmas parties.On Christmas Eve, three lifelong friends spend the night in New York City looking for the Holy Grail of Christmas parties.

    IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    69K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jonathan Levine
    • Writers
      • Jonathan Levine(screenplay)
      • Kyle Hunter(screenplay)
      • Ariel Shaffir(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Joseph Gordon-Levitt
      • Seth Rogen
      • Jillian Bell
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Jonathan Levine
    • Writers
      • Jonathan Levine(screenplay)
      • Kyle Hunter(screenplay)
      • Ariel Shaffir(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Joseph Gordon-Levitt
      • Seth Rogen
      • Jillian Bell
    • See more at IMDbPro
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 168User reviews
    • 175Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos26

    International Trailer
    Trailer 1:35
    International Trailer
    Green Band Trailer
    Trailer 2:33
    Green Band Trailer
    Red Band Trailer
    Trailer 2:57
    Red Band Trailer
    Not-So-Family-Friendly Holiday Movies
    Clip 2:35
    Not-So-Family-Friendly Holiday Movies
    Midnight Mass
    Clip 1:02
    Midnight Mass
    The Poem
    Clip 2:39
    The Poem
    Midnight Mass
    Clip 1:02
    Midnight Mass
    Traditions
    Clip 1:33
    Traditions
    New Christmas Tradition
    Clip 0:44
    New Christmas Tradition
    Karaoke Bar
    Clip 0:40
    Karaoke Bar
    Sleigh Ride
    Clip 0:34
    Sleigh Ride
    Karaoke Bar
    Clip 0:40
    Karaoke Bar

    Photos41

    Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, and Jonathan Levine in The Night Before (2015)
    Seth Rogen and Jillian Bell in The Night Before (2015)
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, and Anthony Mackie in The Night Before (2015)
    Lizzy Caplan and Mindy Kaling in The Night Before (2015)
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, and Anthony Mackie in The Night Before (2015)
    The Night Before (2015)
    The Night Before (2015)
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, and Anthony Mackie in The Night Before (2015)
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, and Anthony Mackie in The Night Before (2015)
    The Night Before (2015)
    The Night Before (2015)
    The Night Before (2015)

    Top cast

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    Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    • Ethanas Ethan
    Seth Rogen
    Seth Rogen
    • Isaacas Isaac
    Jillian Bell
    Jillian Bell
    • Betsyas Betsy
    Lizzy Caplan
    Lizzy Caplan
    • Dianaas Diana
    Anthony Mackie
    Anthony Mackie
    • Chrisas Chris
    Heléne Yorke
    Heléne Yorke
    • Cindyas Cindy
    • (as Helene Yorke)
    Michael Shannon
    Michael Shannon
    • Mr. Greenas Mr. Green
    Mindy Kaling
    Mindy Kaling
    • Sarahas Sarah
    Ilana Glazer
    Ilana Glazer
    • Rebecca Grinchas Rebecca Grinch
    Aaron Hill
    Aaron Hill
    • Tommy Owensas Tommy Owens
    Tracy Morgan
    Tracy Morgan
    • Narratoras Narrator…
    Darrie Lawrence
    • Nanaas Nana
    Nathan Fielder
    Nathan Fielder
    • Joshuaas Joshua
    James Franco
    James Franco
    • James Francoas James Franco
    Miley Cyrus
    Miley Cyrus
    • Miley Cyrusas Miley Cyrus
    Kamal Angelo Bolden
    Kamal Angelo Bolden
    • Kamalas Kamal
    Baron Davis
    • Baron Davisas Baron Davis
    Lorraine Toussaint
    Lorraine Toussaint
    • Mrs. Robertsas Mrs. Roberts
    • Director
      • Jonathan Levine
    • Writers
      • Jonathan Levine(screenplay) (story)
      • Kyle Hunter(screenplay)
      • Ariel Shaffir(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Ethan (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), Isaac (Seth Rogen), and Chris (Anthony Mackie) have been friends since childhood, and for a decade, their yearly Christmas Eve reunion has been an annual night of debauchery and hilarity. Now that they're entering adulthood, the tradition is ending, and to make it as memorable as possible, they set out to find the Nutcracka Ball--the Holy Grail of Christmas parties. —Sony Pictures Entertainment
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Three wise men. One wild Christmas.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Fantasy
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for drug use and language throughout, some strong sexual content and graphic nudity
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Director Jonathan Levine revealed on Collider that a lot of the film's comedy was improvised, and the dramatic moments were per the written script, which he admitted was more like an outline guide.
    • Goofs
      When Ethan has dinner at Chris' mother's house, he dials a number on his iPhone, but he actually types it in the calculator app.
    • Quotes

      [Isaac is running out of the church after vomiting]

      Isaac: WE DID NOT KILL JESUS! WE DID NOT KILL JESUS!

    • Crazy credits
      The movie opens with the 1981 Columbia Pictures logo.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Cate Blanchett/Anthony Mackie/Tinashe (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      The Creator
      Written by Pete Rock (as Peter O. Phillips) and Grand Puba (as Maxwell Dixon)

      Performed by Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth

      Courtesy of Elektra Entertainment Group

      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews168

    Review
    Top review
    This movie is so bad it should be rated below zero
    My wife and I go to all types of movies, from independent films like Far From the Madding Crowd (good) to films like Trainwreck (excellent), Spectre (only average), to low brow movies like Horrible Bosses (excellent) and We're The Millers (very good). They all look like masterpieces when compared to The Night Before.

    There is no real plot here, just three guys trying to enjoy a night out (Christmas Eve) on the town. I like Seth Rogen but he is awful here. There are several gross out scenes for cheap laughs (I may have laughed twice in the whole movie), and a supporting cast that is completely wasted. Lizzy Caplan who is so fabulous in Masters of Sex is completely misused here (must have needed a new patio).

    I assumed that with a Metecritic score of 58 and the Washington Post reviewer giving it 2.5 stars the movie wouldn't be horrible, and even if it had no redeeming value it would be good for a number of laughs. I was so wrong.

    I'm temped to go see the other new Christmas movie, Love the Coopers, which has a Metacritic score of 29. Could it really be worse than this movie?

    Don't waste your time on this movie (time you'll never get back). Go see Brooklyn (good) or Spotlight (very good) or The Intern (excellent). They are all time well spent.
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    • jwbeller
    • Nov 21, 2015

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 20, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ніч перед похміллям
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Good Universe
      • LStar Capital
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $43,047,372
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,880,536
      • Nov 22, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $52,395,996
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 41min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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