The Night Before
Movie Details:
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genres | Comedy, Fantasy |
| Release date | November 16, 2015 (New York City) November 20, 2015 (United States) |
| Running time | 1hr 41min |
| Age rating | R |
| Starring | Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anthony Mackie, Jillian Bell, Lizzy Caplan, Jillian Bell, Mindy Kaling, Michael Shannon |
| Directed by | Jonathan Levine |
| Screenplay by | Jonathan Levine, Kyle Hunter, Ariel Shaffir, Evan Goldberg |
| Story by | Jonathan Levine |
| Produced by | Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen, James Weaver |
| Cinematography by | Brandon Trost |
| Edited by | Zene Baker |
| Music by | Marco Beltrami, Miles Hankins |
| Casting by | Henry Russell Bergstein, Kathy Driscoll, Allison Estrin, Francine Maisler |
| Production Design by | Annie Spitz |
| Set Decoration by | Chryss Hionis |
| Costume Design by | Melissa Toth |
| Production Company | Columbia Pictures LStar Capital Good Universe Point Grey Pictures |
| Distributor | Sony Pictures Releasing |
Cast & Characters:
- Seth Rogen as Isaac Greenberg
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Ethan Miller
- Anthony Mackie as Chris Roberts
- Lizzy Caplan as Diana, Ethan’s ex-girlfriend
- Mindy Kaling as Sarah
- Jillian Bell as Betsy Greenberg, Isaac’s wife
- Michael Shannon as Mr. Green
- Lorraine Toussaint as Mrs. Roberts, Chris’s mother
- Jason Mantzoukas as Bad Santa #1
- Jason Jones as Bad Santa #2
- Ilana Glazer as Rebecca Grinch
- Nathan Fielder as Joshua
- Tracy Morgan as the Narrator/Santa Claus
- Randall Park as Ethan’s boss
- Heléne Yorke as Cindy
- Aaron Hill as Tommy Owens
- Baron Davis as himself
- James Franco as himself
- Miley Cyrus as herself
Storyline:
Ethan (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), Isaac (Seth Rogen), and Chris (Anthony Mackie) have been friends since childhood, and for a decade, their yearly Christmas Eve reunion has been an annual night of debauchery and hilarity. Now that they’re entering adulthood, the tradition is ending, and to make it as memorable as possible, they set out to find the Nutcracka Ball–the Holy Grail of Christmas parties.
About The Night Before Movie:
The Night Before is an American Christmas comedy stoner film directed by Jonathan Levine, featuring a screenplay co-written by Levine, Evan Goldberg, Kyle Hunter, and Ariel Shaffir. The film stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, and Anthony Mackie as three childhood friends who reunite every Christmas Eve in search of the ultimate party in New York City. Supporting performances include Lizzy Caplan, Jillian Bell, Mindy Kaling, and Michael Shannon.
Principal photography took place in New York City starting August 11, 2014. The film was produced by Good Universe and Point Grey Pictures and released by Columbia Pictures on November 20, 2015.
Upon release, The Night Before received mixed reviews from critics. It holds a 69% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 161 reviews, with an average rating of 6/10. Critics noted that while the film has its share of laughs and heartfelt moments, it also suffers from uneven pacing and some underwhelming comedic bits. However, the chemistry among the lead actors was praised, particularly Gordon-Levitt’s interactions with Caplan.
Financially, the film grossed approximately $52 million worldwide against a production budget of $25 million. Despite its mixed critical reception, it has been recognized as a fun addition to the holiday comedy genre.
Budget & Box Office Collection:
| Budget | $25,000,000 |
| Opening Day | $9,880,536 |
| Domestic Collection | $43,047,372 |
| International Collection | $9,348,624 |
| Worldwide Collection | $52,395,996 |