Opening Night (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2016, Opening Night is a comedy film directed by Jack Henry Robbins, running about 90 minutes. “This ain't your high school Shakespeare.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Taking place entirely during the opening night of a high school's production of Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream, OPENING NIGHT chronicles the on stage disasters and off-stage drama of a group of students, their drama teacher and a visiting B-list TV star.
Who’s in it. Opening Night stars Cheyenne Jackson as Eli Faisel, Jessica Richards as Rose, Anthony Rapp as Logan Joyce and Mitchell Jarvis as Shakespeare / Janitor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Opening Night has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Opening Night (2016)?
- In US, Opening Night is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Opening Night?
- Opening Night stars Cheyenne Jackson, Jessica Richards, Anthony Rapp, Mitchell Jarvis and Kelsey Carthew.
- When was Opening Night released?
- Opening Night was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.