The Night Before (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2015, The Night Before is a comedy, fantasy and adventure film directed by Jonathan Levine, running about 101 minutes. “Their past, present and future. All in one night.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Night Before stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Ethan, Seth Rogen as Isaac, Anthony Mackie as Chris and Lizzy Caplan as Diana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Night Before has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $52.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and 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 The Night Before page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Night Before tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Night Before (2015)?
- In US, The Night Before is available to stream on Netflix, and 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 The Night Before worth watching?
- The Night Before holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Night Before?
- The Night Before stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anthony Mackie, Lizzy Caplan and Jillian Bell.
- When was The Night Before released?
- The Night Before was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.