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Last Night

Seen it?

1998 | 94 min | Comedy, Romance, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Happiness or Code 3, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Provocative satire that goes after everyone, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Various citizens of Toronto anxiously await the end of the world, which is occurring at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Day.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: Film Performance – Female. Plus 8 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $2 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 29K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Don McKellar

  • Don McKellarPatrick Wheeler
  • Sarah PolleyJennifer Wheeler
  • Roberta MaxwellMrs. Wheeler
  • Robin GammellMr. Wheeler
  • Trent McMullenAlex
  • Sandra OhSandra
  • Charmion KingGrandmother
  • Jessica BookerRose
  • David CronenbergDuncan
  • Tracy WrightDonna