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Night Always Comes

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Based on the best selling novel by Willy Vlautin, Night Always Comes follows Lynette, a woman who risks everything to secure the house that represents a future for her family. On a dangerous odyssey through a single night, Lynette is forced to confront her dark past in order to finally break free.
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Critics Consensus

Despite Vanessa Kirby's strong performance, Night Always Comes falters with thin plotting, ill-crafted social critique, and underdeveloped characters.

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Wendy Ide Observer (UK) Oct 7
Kirby is a little too glossy and glowing of complexion to convince as a woman who works three jobs and gets most of her nutrition from bar snacks and bourbon. Go to Full Review
Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) Aug 28
3.5/5
It’s a thoughtful, if grim, movie, and Kirby is outstanding. Go to Full Review
Robert Levin Newsday Aug 26
2/4
It gets the style right and Kirby is first-rate, but the movie is a chore to watch. Go to Full Review
Tim Stevens The Spool Oct 31
Night Always Comes is the very definition of less than the sum of its parts. Go to Full Review
Steve Murray ArtsATL Sep 12
The movie’s biggest casting error is front and center. Is anybody less plausible to play a beat-down American named Lynette than the elegant Kirby, who grew up posh in London? Go to Full Review
Cameron Ritter InSession Film Sep 8
C+
Overall, Night Always Comes is a fine thriller that Vanessa Kirby boosts with an exceptional performance. Go to Full Review
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andrea c Dec 16 Accattivante e magnetica Vanessa Kirby in questo dramma crudo su una famiglia allo sbando, e su una notte di fuoco della protagonista per cercare una somma di denaro per cui non c'è nulla che non sia disposta a fare. La sceneggiatura è varia di personaggi, di interazioni e di situazioni che rendono il film interessante e sempre in mutamento; certamente alcuni spezzoni sono fini a sè stessi e vengono abbandonati immediatamente dopo la loro fine, ma è comprensibile vista la scelta del regista di dare ritmo e climax. Il finale è parzialmente sorprendente perchè in grado di dare una visione diversa di alcuni personaggi che, fino a quel momento, soprattutto per il poco tempo di fermarsi a pensare, erano stati etichettati troppo velocemente. Resta un'ottima performance e un buon film che non stanca e tiene sull'attenti. See more Michelle K @Mkazor Dec 9 Okay so it's depressing but also it really reconnects you with how precarious life is. And despite people saying that the main character wasn't believable I thought she was excellent. If you've ever been close to the edge, you will understand this film. See more Jason K @Warlockofwifi Dec 1 This movie is so depressing I felt like I needed a hug, a drink, and maybe a therapist by the halfway mark. By the end, I was cheering for the credits like they were the hero. See more Dinah H Nov 29 Barely could pay attention to it and honestly I probably like the book better. But I kept falling asleep so if you do need a movie to fall asleep to then this is the one. See more Rosie D. @Rosie_movies Nov 22 Uncomfortable to watch. See more Nick K Nov 21 It's not a perfect film and I think it steals a lot from Good Time but there's a lot here especially if you've been to these neighborhoods in Portland. Worth seeing for sure and it should have better reviews. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Based on the best selling novel by Willy Vlautin, Night Always Comes follows Lynette, a woman who risks everything to secure the house that represents a future for her family. On a dangerous odyssey through a single night, Lynette is forced to confront her dark past in order to finally break free.
Director
Benjamin Caron
Producer
Gary Levinsohn, Billy Hines, Ryan Bartecki, Benjamin Caron, Jodie Caron, Vanessa Kirby, Lauren Dark
Screenwriter
Sarah Conradt-Kroehler
Distributor
Netflix
Production Co
H2L Media Group, Co Created Media
Rating
R
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 15, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 15, 2025
Runtime
1h 48m
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