Night on Earth

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟡 45/100
Total warning time: 4m 26s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 30/100 (1m 33s)
  • 🟡 40/100 [00:45:23 - 00:46:10] Brief scene with a woman in revealing clothing.
  • 🟡 30/100 [01:12:34 - 01:13:20] Conversation about sexual topics, no explicit visuals.
Drug Use: 🟡 50/100 (2m 10s)
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:30:15 - 00:31:00] Character smokes a cigarette.
  • 🟡 60/100 [01:05:45 - 01:07:10] Scene where characters drink alcohol.
Violence: 🟢 20/100 (33s)
  • 🟢 20/100 [00:55:12 - 00:55:45] Mild verbal argument between characters.
Strong Language: 🟡 60/100 (10s)
  • 🟡 40/100 [00:22:30 - 00:22:35] Use of mild profanity.
  • 🔴 70/100 [01:18:20 - 01:18:25] Use of stronger profanity.
Night on Earth
Year: 1991
Certificate: R
Runtime: 129 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama
IMDB: 7.8
Meta Score: 68
Votes: 55362
Gross: 2,015,810
Director: Jim Jarmusch
Stars: Winona Ryder, Gena Rowlands, Lisanne Falk, Alan Randolph Scott
Overview: An anthology of 5 different cab drivers in 5 American and European cities and their remarkable fares on the same eventful night.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the premise of the movie 'Night on Earth' (1991)?
A: 'Night on Earth' is an anthology film directed by Jim Jarmusch that follows five different taxi cab drivers and their passengers in five different cities around the world—Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Rome, and Helsinki—all during the same night. Each segment explores unique human interactions and cultural differences.
Q: Who stars in the Los Angeles segment of 'Night on Earth'?
A: The Los Angeles segment of 'Night on Earth' stars Winona Ryder as Corky, a young and spirited taxi driver, and Gena Rowlands as Victoria Snelling, a high-powered Hollywood casting agent who becomes Corky's passenger.
Q: How many segments are there in 'Night on Earth' and where are they set?
A: 'Night on Earth' consists of five segments, each set in a different city: Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Rome, and Helsinki. Each segment unfolds during the same night and features a unique taxi driver and passenger interaction.
Q: What is the tone of 'Night on Earth'?
A: 'Night on Earth' has a mix of humor, melancholy, and existential reflection. The film captures the fleeting, often profound connections between strangers, with each segment offering a different mood—ranging from comedic to deeply poignant.
Q: Is 'Night on Earth' based on a true story?
A: No, 'Night on Earth' is not based on a true story. It is a fictional anthology film written and directed by Jim Jarmusch, who crafted the vignettes to explore themes of human connection, cultural differences, and the randomness of life.