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Night on Earth

Play trailer Poster for Night on Earth R Released May 2, 1992 2h 8m Comedy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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This film presents five stories, each involving a cab ride and set in a different city around the world. In Los Angeles, no-nonsense taxi driver Corky (Winona Ryder) gets an engaging customer in the form of a Hollywood casting agent (Gena Rowlands), while a Parisian cabbie (Isaach de Bankolé) must contend with some rowdy African diplomats. Among the other tales, a standout is the Italian taxi ride that finds quirky driver Gino (Roberto Benigni) making a lively confession to an ailing priest.
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Derek Smith Slant Magazine Throughout, Jim Jarmusch playfully blurs the line between driver/passenger, servant/customer, and native/immigrant. May 12, 2017 Full Review Geoff Andrew Time Out Though it may take a while to get Jarmusch's gist, hang in there; by the time Tom Waits growls his lovely closing waltz over the credits, Jarmusch has shown us moments most filmmakers don't even notice. Jan 26, 2006 Full Review Vincent Canby New York Times With this, his fourth commercially released feature, Mr. Jarmusch again demonstrates his mastery of comedy of the oblique. Rated: 3.5/5 May 20, 2003 Full Review Bob Shelton Birmingham Post An entertaining mixed bag. It may be weak on plot, but the characters are memorable. Jul 31, 2024 Full Review Tim Brayton Alternate Ending Jarmusch at his most curious about humans but also his most sedate as a filmmaker. Rated: 3/5 Oct 24, 2022 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy As expected, the quality of the individual vignettes varies, though only one is an out-and-out drag. Rated: 3/4 Apr 24, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member I watched it long time ago. the story is really interesting. this is kinda movie if you wanna relax and enjoy Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/01/24 Full Review Sams K A mix of different stories, but I'm disappointed, I was very excited watching the first scene but then it faded away. I liked very much the blind girl scene, interesting. I'm not saying it's bad, it's a decent one with some good points, but I was really expecting something better. The last scene it's good, it's clear that Nouvelle Vague cinema inspired this one. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/28/24 Full Review Steve D A mixed bag of stories but entertaining enough. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/29/24 Full Review Carlos Ariel G Podría no ser la película más emocinante de los 90, pero una vez que entiendes la temática, el humor, y las relaciones entre taxista/cliente, las tórridas calles, a veces frías y desoladas, encuentras buen humor, y hasta tristeza profunda. La recomiendo totalmente. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/25/23 Full Review Josh G There's a common bond between strangers showing how a little kindness can go a long way, filled with memorable supporting performances and a stylish jazzy soundtrack. A true gem of a film from beginning to end or wherever a cab can take you. I am amazed by the witty and relatable dialogue that offers situational humor. The limited camera creates an environment that feels as if you are part of the conversation along for the ride. The directing is top notch and brings a gentle hand to simple but near perfect film. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/23/23 Full Review John A The allure and energy gets significantly lower in each vignette. It seems Jarmusch should've simplified the whole 2 hour picture down to the characters shown in the first and second sequences Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 11/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis This film presents five stories, each involving a cab ride and set in a different city around the world. In Los Angeles, no-nonsense taxi driver Corky (Winona Ryder) gets an engaging customer in the form of a Hollywood casting agent (Gena Rowlands), while a Parisian cabbie (Isaach de Bankolé) must contend with some rowdy African diplomats. Among the other tales, a standout is the Italian taxi ride that finds quirky driver Gino (Roberto Benigni) making a lively confession to an ailing priest.
Director
Jim Jarmusch
Producer
Jim Jarmusch
Screenwriter
Jim Jarmusch
Distributor
New Line Cinema
Production Co
Pandora Cinema
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 2, 1992, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
May 22, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$2.0M
Runtime
2h 8m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
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