---
title: "Night on Earth"
year: 1991
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/night-on-earth-1991"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 339
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 129
community_rating: 7.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Night on Earth (1991) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/night-on-earth-1991

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Five taxi drivers share unforgettable encounters across the globe in one night."

### Why Watch
- Distinctive storytelling across diverse cities
- Jim Jarmusch's signature direction
- Blend of comedy and drama

### Caveats & Content Note
- At 2h9m, the film is relatively long for its vignette structure
- Tone & Suitability: The film mixes lighthearted moments with mature conversations, suitable for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: anthology, humorous, drama, global, intimate

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/night-on-earth-1991#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jim Jarmusch
- **Networks / Studios**: JVC, Locus Solus Entertainment, Victor Musical Industries, Inc.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Winona Ryder** as *Corky*
- **Gena Rowlands** as *Victoria Snelling*
- **Giancarlo Esposito** as *YoYo*
- **Armin Mueller-Stahl** as *Helmut Grokenberger*
- **Rosie Perez** as *Angela*
- **Isaach de Bankolé** as *Cab Driver Paris*
- **Béatrice Dalle** as *Blind Woman*
- **Roberto Benigni** as *Cab Driver Rome*
- **Paolo Bonacelli** as *Priest*
- **Matti Pellonpää** as *Mika*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed Night on Earth?
It was directed by Jim Jarmusch.

### Q: Which cities are featured in the film?
The stories take place in Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Rome, and Helsinki.

### Q: What is the film’s structure?
It is an anthology of five separate taxi‑driver stories occurring on the same night.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a comedy‑drama.

### Q: When was Night on Earth released?
The film was released in 1991, with a US release on February 5 1992.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Night on Earth — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/339)
- [Noc na Zemi – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noc_na_Zemi)

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