Live by Night (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2016, Live by Night is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Ben Affleck, running about 129 minutes. “Joe was once a good man.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of Boston-bred gangsters set up shop in balmy Florida during the Prohibition era, facing off against the competition and the Ku Klux Klan.
Who’s in it. Live by Night stars Ben Affleck as Joe Coughlin, Elle Fanning as Loretta Figgis, Brendan Gleeson as Thomas Coughlin and Chris Messina as Dion Bartolo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Live by Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $22.7M 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 Live by Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Live by Night tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Live by Night (2016)?
- In US, Live by 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 Live by Night worth watching?
- Live by Night holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Live by Night?
- Live by Night stars Ben Affleck, Elle Fanning, Brendan Gleeson, Chris Messina and Sienna Miller.
- When was Live by Night released?
- Live by Night was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.