Movies Similar To About Last Night

From Mike Nichols, starring Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, George Segal, Sandy Dennis
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Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is a 1966 film directed by Mike Nichols, based on Edward Albee's play of the same name. The film stars Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton as a married couple, Martha and George, who engage in a cruel and volatile battle of wits in front of their unsuspecting guests. After this night of emotional turmoil, both Martha and George come to terms with the reality of their life and the complex emotions that define their marriage. The film is a powerful and witty exploration of the human condition and the fragility of love.

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring James Stewart, John Dall, Farley Granger, Dick Hogan
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Rope is a 1948 American psychological thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, based on the 1929 play of the same name by Patrick Hamilton. The film stars Farley Granger, John Dall and James Stewart, and follows two young men who attempt to commit the perfect murder. The two men, Brandon Shaw and Philip Morgan, strangle their friend David with a rope, then host a dinner party with David's body still in the trunk of the room. They attempt to convince the other guests that nothing is wrong, while their former schoolmaster Rupert Cadell begins to suspect something is amiss. The film explores the idea of the "perfect murder" and examines themes of guilt, moral responsibility, and homosexuality.

From Dan Gilroy, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Bill Paxton, Riz Ahmed
Rated R

Nightcrawler is a 2014 neo-noir crime thriller film written and directed by Dan Gilroy and starring Jake Gyllenhaal. It follows Louis Bloom, a driven young man desperate for work who discovers the high-speed world of freelance crime journalism. As he becomes more involved, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Deducing that the police cannot keep up with the high-stakes, often violent crime scene in Los Angeles, Louis begins to take matters into his own hands by competing with other local news crews to capture the most gripping footage and sell it to the highest bidder, no matter the cost. As he delves deeper into the nightmarish world of "nightcrawling" and amasses a vast fortune, Louis's moral compass begins to unravel.

From Jim Jarmusch, starring Winona Ryder, Gena Rowlands, Lisanne Falk, Alan Randolph Scott
Rated R

Night on Earth is a 1991 independent comedy-drama film written and directed by Jim Jarmusch. The film follows five cab rides in five cities: Los Angeles, New York City, Paris, Rome, and Helsinki. Each cab ride is filled with laughs, drama, and insight into the lives of the passengers and the cab drivers. The film features a star-studded cast, including Gena Rowlands, Winona Ryder, Giancarlo Esposito, and Rosie Perez. The film highlights the small moments that make life worth living, and examines the connections that are made between people of different cultures, backgrounds, and points of view. Night on Earth is a unique and entertaining exploration of the human experience that offers a unique perspective on the world.

From David Fincher, starring Michael Douglas, Deborah Kara Unger, Sean Penn, James Rebhorn
Rated R

The Game is a psychological thriller directed by David Fincher and starring Michael Douglas and Sean Penn. It follows Nicholas Van Orton (Douglas), a wealthy investment banker whose life is turned upside down when he signs up for a mysterious game offered by a company called Consumer Recreation Services (CRS). The game is meant to be an extreme form of entertainment, and it quickly begins to take over Nicholas' life. As the game progresses, Nicholas is forced to confront his past and his own dark secrets as he is pitted against a powerful and dangerous opponent. With twists and turns that keep the audience guessing until the very end, The Game is a thrilling ride that will leave you guessing until the very end.

From Martin Scorsese, starring Griffin Dunne, Rosanna Arquette, Verna Bloom, Tommy Chong
Rated R

After Hours is a 1985 dark comedy directed by Martin Scorsese. It follows the misadventures of an unlikely protagonist, Paul Hackett, a mild-mannered word processor living in New York City. After meeting an attractive woman in a café, Paul embarks on a surreal late-night journey across Manhattan that quickly spirals out of control. As the night progresses, Paul experiences a series of increasingly bizarre encounters that lead him to question reality and his own sanity. With its dreamlike feel and offbeat humor, After Hours is a unique exploration of urban anxiety and paranoia.

From Nimród Antal, starring Sándor Csányi, Eszter Balla, Zoltán Mucsi, Csaba Pindroch
Rated R

Control is a 2003 Hungarian film directed by Nimród Antal. The film follows the story of Zsolt, a young man trying to escape from a life of crime. He finds himself caught between a group of criminals and a group of police officers in a crime-ridden Hungarian town. When the police discover his identity, they offer him the chance to go undercover and take control of the criminal underworld. Zsolt soon finds himself in a dangerous situation, as he must find a way to survive both the criminals and the police. As he struggles for his survival, he must also confront his own past and his own inner demons. Control is a thrilling, thought-provoking film that examines the complex moral dilemmas facing those living on the margins of society.

From Kar-Wai Wong, starring Leon Lai, Michelle Reis, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Charlie Yeung
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Fallen Angels is a 1995 film directed by Kar-Wai Wong. The film is set in Hong Kong and follows two people as they struggle with their own loneliness. One of the characters is an ex-thief, who finds himself in a love triangle with a mysterious woman and her blind husband. The other character is an assassin, who is hired by a crime syndicate to carry out a hit on the thief. As the two characters struggle with their own inner thoughts and emotions, their paths slowly begin to cross, leading to a dramatic climax. The film features themes of love, loss, and redemption, along with a visually stylish and dreamlike atmosphere that is typical of Kar-Wai Wong's films.

From Sebastian Schipper, starring Laia Costa, Frederick Lau, Franz Rogowski, Burak Yigit
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Victoria is an intense, one-take drama that follows a young Spanish woman as she embarks on a chaotic and thrilling night in Berlin. After a late night at the club, Victoria meets four friendly locals who invite her to join them for a drink. As the night progresses, Victoria finds herself getting deeper and deeper into their activities, culminating in a daring bank heist that puts all of their lives in danger. As the characters face the consequences of their choices, Victoria must decide how far she’s willing to go for her newfound friends.

From Stanley Kubrick, starring Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Todd Field, Sydney Pollack
Rated R

Eyes Wide Shut is a psychological drama thriller film directed, produced and co-written by Stanley Kubrick and starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. The film follows the story of a New York doctor (Tom Cruise) who embarks on a journey of sexual and moral discovery after his wife (Nicole Kidman) reveals that she had contemplated an affair. As his journey continues, he uncovers a mysterious secret society and its ritualistic practices. He finds himself in a nightmarish world of betrayal, danger and intrigue as he desperately searches for a way out. Along the way, he is forced to confront his own inner demons and the consequences of his decisions. Ultimately, he must choose between his marriage, his professional integrity and his own life.

From Michael Mann, starring Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx, Jada Pinkett Smith, Mark Ruffalo
Rated R

Collateral is a 2004 action/thriller film directed by Michael Mann and starring Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx. The story follows a cabbie, Max (Foxx) who picks up a mysterious fare, Vincent (Cruise), who turns out to be a contract killer. Vincent hires Max to drive him to five stops during the night, at each of which Vincent kills a target. As the night progresses, Vincent and Max form an unexpected bond. Meanwhile, Detective Annie Ferren (Jada Pinkett Smith) is hot on their trail, determined to stop Vincent before he can complete his mission. In the end, Max and Vincent realize they must confront each other in a final, explosive showdown.

From Jim Jarmusch, starring Masatoshi Nagase, Yûki Kudô, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Cinqué Lee
Rated R

Mystery Train is a 1989 film by director Jim Jarmusch that follows three intertwining stories of people from all over the world, who come to Memphis, Tennessee, and find themselves at a mysterious and alluring hotel called the Arcade. The first story follows a young Japanese couple who are on a honeymoon and are staying at the hotel. The second story follows two Italian women, who are searching for a dead blues singer, while the third story follows a local teenager who tries to rob the hotel. All of their stories converge in the surreal and magical depths of the notorious hotel, leading to an array of unexpected and unpredictable events. The film is full of comedic moments and pointed social commentary, while also exploring themes of loneliness, alienation, and the search for connection.

From Adrian Lyne, starring Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Peña, Danny Aiello, Matt Craven
Rated R

From George Lucas, starring Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Paul Le Mat, Charles Martin Smith
Rated PG

From Directors: Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie, starring Adam Sandler, Julia Fox, Idina Menzel, Mesfin Lamengo
Rated R

From Vincent Gallo, starring Vincent Gallo, Christina Ricci, Ben Gazzara, Mickey Rourke
Rated R

From Paul Thomas Anderson, starring Adam Sandler, Emily Watson, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jason Andrews
Rated R

From Directors: Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie, starring Robert Pattinson, Benny Safdie, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Buddy Duress
Rated R

From Alan Parker, starring Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro, Lisa Bonet, Charlotte Rampling
Rated X

From F. Gary Gray, starring Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, Nia Long, Tom Lister Jr.
Rated R

From Doug Liman, starring Sarah Polley, Jay Mohr, Scott Wolf, Taye Diggs
Rated R

From Don McKellar, starring Don McKellar, Sandra Oh, Roberta Maxwell, Robin Gammell
Rated R

From Greg Marcks, starring Henry Thomas, Colin Hanks, Ben Foster, Patrick Swayze
Rated R

From Steven Knight, starring Tom Hardy, Olivia Colman, Ruth Wilson, Andrew Scott
Rated R

From Martin McDonagh, starring Colin Farrell, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, Christopher Walken
Rated R