The Overnight
Seen it?2015 | 79 min | Mystery, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Pulp Fiction, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, tense.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 19 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use and sex.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Alex, Emily, and their son, RJ, are new to Los Angeles. A chance meeting at the park introduces them to the mysterious Kurt, Charlotte, and Max. A family “playdate” becomes increasingly interesting as the night goes on.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 27K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Patrick Brice
- Adam ScottAlex
- Taylor SchillingEmily
- Jason SchwartzmanKurt
- Judith GodrècheCharlotte
- RJ HermesRJ
- Kyle FieldWade
- Sarah DeVincentisDawn
- Max MorittMax
- Susan TraylorBreast Pump Doctor
- Jim TurnerMassage Parlor Man