What is Live by Night?
Live by Night is a film first released in 2016. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 129 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 25, 2016
- Studios
- Appian Way, Pearl Street Films, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Thriller
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Overview
Live by Night is a film first released in 2016. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Thriller. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“Prohibition-era gangsters clash in sun‑soaked Florida, battling rivals and the Klan.”
- Rich period setting with Florida heat
- Strong cast led by Ben Affleck
- Tense crime drama with historic conflict
- Intense violence and mature themes may not suit all viewers
- Pacing can feel slow for some
Watch it if you enjoy atmospheric gangster stories set against historic American turmoil.
The film contains intense violence, strong language and themes of racism, making it appropriate for mature audiences only.
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What is the setting of Live by Night?
The story takes place in Prohibition-era Florida, focusing on Ybor City where Boston‑born gangsters establish operations.
Who portrays the main character?
Ben Affleck plays an ambitious bootlegger who rises to notoriety.
Is the film based on existing material?
Yes, it is adapted from Dennis Lehane's 2012 novel of the same name.
What genres describe the movie?
It is classified as an action, crime, drama, and thriller film.
When was Live by Night released?
The film was released in the United States on December 25, 2016.