Evening (2007): cast, story & where to watch

2007 · Film · ★ 5.8

Evening poster

Released in 2007, Evening is a drama and romance film directed by Lajos Koltai, running about 117 minutes. “Her greatest secret was her greatest gift.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. As Constance (Natasha Richardson) and Nina (Toni Collette) gather at the deathbed of their mother, Ann (Vanessa Redgrave), they learn for the first time that their mother lived an entire other lifetime during one evening 50 years ago. In vivid flashbacks, the young Ann (Claire Daines) spends one night with a man named Harris (Patrick Wilson), who was the love of her life.

Who’s in it. Evening stars Claire Danes as Ann Grant, Toni Collette as Nina Mars, Vanessa Redgrave as Ann Lord and Patrick Wilson as Harris Arden, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Evening has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $20M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Evening page.

If you liked it. Fans of Evening tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Evening (2007)?
In US, Evening is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Evening worth watching?
Evening holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Evening?
Evening stars Claire Danes, Toni Collette, Vanessa Redgrave, Patrick Wilson and Hugh Dancy.
When was Evening released?
Evening was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.