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Opening Night (1977) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1977 · Film · ★ 7.6

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Released in 1977, Opening Night is a drame film directed by John Cassavetes, running about 144 minutes. “The Show Must Go On…” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Une célèbre comédienne, Myrtle Gordon, est la vedette d'une pièce de théâtre dans laquelle elle incarne une femme viellissante. Un soir, elle assiste à la mort d'une admiratrice qui tentait de l'approcher.

Who’s in it. Opening Night stars Gena Rowlands as Myrtle Gordon, John Cassavetes as Maurice Aarons, Ben Gazzara as Manny Victor and Joan Blondell as Sarah Goode, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Opening Night has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. 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 Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Opening Night (1977)?
In États-Unis, Opening Night is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. 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 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Opening Night?
Opening Night stars Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes, Ben Gazzara, Joan Blondell and Paul Stewart.
When was Opening Night released?
Opening Night was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.