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The Vast of Night

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2019 | 91 min | Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop. 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 sci-fi fans. If you loved Contact or Arrival, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13: scary moments. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

At the dawn of the space-race, two radio-obsessed teens discover a strange frequency over the airwaves in what becomes the most important night of their lives and in the history of their small town.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $700K worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 118K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Andrew Patterson

  • Sierra McCormickFay Crocker
  • Jake HorowitzEverett
  • Bruce DavisBilly (voice)
  • Gail CronauerMabel Blanche
  • Cheyenne BartonBertsie
  • Mark BanikGerald
  • Gregory PeytonBenny Wade
  • Adam DietrichRodkey Oliver
  • Mallorie RodakSusan Oliver
  • Mollie MilliganMarjorie Seward