Opening Night
1977, English. Directed by John Cassavetes.
The Show Must Go On…
Actress Myrtle Gordon is a functioning alcoholic who is a few days from the opening night of her latest play, concerning a woman distraught about aging. One night a car kills one of Myrtle's fans who is chasing her limousine in an attempt to get the star's attention. Myrtle internalizes the accident and goes on a spiritual quest, but fails to finds the answers she is after. As opening night inches closer and closer, fragile Myrtle must find a way to make the show go on.
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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7.6/10 from 271 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Opening Night
Opening Night is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- John CassavetesDirector
- Gena RowlandsMyrtle Gordon
- John CassavetesMaurice Aarons
- Ben GazzaraManny Victor
- Joan BlondellSarah Goode
- Paul StewartDavid Samuels
- Zohra LampertDorothy Victor
- Laura JohnsonNancy Stein
- John TuellGus Simmons
- Ray PowersJimmy
- John FinneganBobby
- Louise LewisKelly (as Louise Fitch)
- Fred DraperLeo
Details
- Released
- 22 December 1977
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Cassavetes
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Opening Night: quick answers
Is Opening Night worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 271 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Opening Night?
Opening Night runs 144 minutes (2h 24m).
Does Opening Night have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Opening Night. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Opening Night parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Opening Night is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Opening Night on?
Opening Night is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like Opening Night?
If you liked Opening Night, try Sunset Boulevard, Black Widow, tick, tick... BOOM!.
Who directed Opening Night?
Opening Night (1977) was directed by John Cassavetes and stars Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes, Ben Gazzara.