Where can I watch Opening Night (1977)?

In USA, Opening Night is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Opening Night worth watching?

Opening Night holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in Opening Night?

Opening Night stars Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes, Ben Gazzara, Joan Blondell and Paul Stewart.

When was Opening Night released?

Opening Night was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.

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Opening Night (1977): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1977 · Film · ★ 7.6

Released in 1977, Opening Night is a drama film directed by John Cassavetes, running about 144 minutes. “The Show Must Go On…” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Myrtle Gordon ist ein großer Schauspielstar in den USA. Sie ist Anfang 40 und wird durch Theaterregisseur Manny Victor in eine Rolle gedrängt, die die Theaterautorin Sarah Goode über eine Frau geschrieben hat, die Probleme mit dem Älterwerden hat. In Out-of-Town-Try-Outs wird das Stück außerhalb von New York in der amerikanischen Provinz Tag für Tag geprobt und gespielt. Myrtle kann sich jedoch nicht damit abfinden, eine ältere Frau zu spielen. Sie befürchtet nach dieser Rolle nur noch ältere Frauenrollen zu bekommen, und die Rolle vermischt sich mit den tatsächlichen Sorgen von Myrtle.

Who’s in it. Opening Night stars Gena Rowlands as Myrtle Gordon, John Cassavetes as Maurice Aarons, Ben Gazzara as Manny Victor and Joan Blondell as Sarah Goode, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Opening Night has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Opening Night page.

If you liked it. Fans of Opening Night tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

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Where can I watch Opening Night (1977)?: In USA, Opening Night is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Opening Night worth watching?: Opening Night holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Opening Night?: Opening Night stars Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes, Ben Gazzara, Joan Blondell and Paul Stewart.
When was Opening Night released?: Opening Night was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.