Night on Earth 1991
“Five taxis. Five cities. One night.”
What is Night on Earth?
Night on Earth is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1991
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 129 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 12, 1991
- Studios
- JVC, Locus Solus Entertainment, Victor Musical Industries, Inc.
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
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Overview
Night on Earth is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by JVC, Locus Solus Entertainment, Victor Musical Industries, Inc.. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Five taxi drivers share unforgettable encounters across the globe in one night.”
- Distinctive storytelling across diverse cities
- Jim Jarmusch's signature direction
- Blend of comedy and drama
- At 2h9m, the film is relatively long for its vignette structure
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven vignettes set in different cities.
The film mixes lighthearted moments with mature conversations, suitable for adult audiences.
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Who directed Night on Earth?
It was directed by Jim Jarmusch.
Which cities are featured in the film?
The stories take place in Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Rome, and Helsinki.
What is the film’s structure?
It is an anthology of five separate taxi‑driver stories occurring on the same night.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a comedy‑drama.
When was Night on Earth released?
The film was released in 1991, with a US release on February 5 1992.