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When the Lights Go Out (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 7.5

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Released in 2006, When the Lights Go Out is a comedy film directed by Igor Cobileanski, running about 8 minutes.

What it’s about. In a poor country obsessed with making easy money, 100 bucks are enough to lose your mind for a couple of minutes. The members of a rock band come up with a bet: if you stick a light bulb in your mouth you can’t pull it out anymore. However absurd the idea may seem, it soon proves to be contagious…

Who’s in it. When the Lights Go Out stars Ion Bechet as Polițistul, Ion Sandu as Anatol, Lars Bokander as Medicul Strain and Sergiu Voloc as Mihai, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, When the Lights Go Out has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When the Lights Go Out page.

If you liked it. Fans of When the Lights Go Out tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch When the Lights Go Out (2006)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for When the Lights Go Out change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is When the Lights Go Out worth watching?
When the Lights Go Out holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in When the Lights Go Out?
When the Lights Go Out stars Ion Bechet, Ion Sandu, Lars Bokander, Sergiu Voloc and Mihai Ciolac.
When was When the Lights Go Out released?
When the Lights Go Out was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.