Blame It on the Night (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 7.5

Released in 1984, Blame It on the Night is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Gene Taft, running about 85 minutes. “He's the idol of 50 million fans. And the father of a boy he's never met.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When his unmarried mother dies, custody of 13-year-old Job is assumed by his alleged father, Chris, whom he has never seen. Job is an enthusiastic cadet at a military academy, and Chris turns out to be a top-grossing rock star who removes Job from his beloved school to keep him company on tour. Getting acquainted is fraught with culture shock for both father and son. Written by Paul Emmons
Who’s in it. Blame It on the Night stars Nick Mancuso as Chris Dalton, Byron Thames as Job Dalton, Leslie Ackerman as Shelly and Richard Bakalyan as Manzini, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Blame It on the Night has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Blame It on the Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blame It on the Night tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blame It on the Night (1984)?
- In US, Blame It on the Night 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 Blame It on the Night worth watching?
- Blame It on the Night holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Blame It on the Night?
- Blame It on the Night stars Nick Mancuso, Byron Thames, Leslie Ackerman, Richard Bakalyan and Leeyan Granger.
- When was Blame It on the Night released?
- Blame It on the Night was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.
