The Long Kiss Goodnight 1996
“What's forgotten is not always gone.”
What is The Long Kiss Goodnight?
The Long Kiss Goodnight is a 1996 film centered on Samantha Caine, a small-town schoolteacher and mother who has no memory of the life she led before washing up on a beach eight years prior. The narrative begins as Caine experiences a car accident and a violent home invasion, events that trigger sudden flashes of her forgotten past.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 121 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 11, 1996
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Studios
- The Steve Tisch Company, New Line Cinema, Forge
- Budget
- $65,000,000
- Revenue
- $89,456,761
- Genres
- Crime, Action, Mystery, Thriller
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Overview
The Long Kiss Goodnight is a 1996 film centered on Samantha Caine, a small-town schoolteacher and mother who has no memory of the life she led before washing up on a beach eight years prior. The narrative begins as Caine experiences a car accident and a violent home invasion, events that trigger sudden flashes of her forgotten past. Through these revelations, she discovers that she was previously employed as a deadly CIA assassin. To uncover the truth about her identity and confront the individuals who attempted to erase her history, Caine forms an alliance with a wisecracking private investigator. As the story progresses, she is forced to return to her former professional methods to neutralize the threats posed by her past adversaries. The film explores the tension between her current domestic existence and the lethal skills she must reclaim to survive. This production serves as an action-oriented narrative regarding memory, identity, and the consequences of a hidden career in espionage.
Should you watch it?
“A schoolteacher with amnesia uncovers her deadly past as a CIA assassin.”
- High‑octane action sequences
- Sharp dialogue between leads
- Renny Harlin’s stylish direction
- Graphic violence and mature themes may not suit all viewers
Watch it if you enjoy fast‑paced action with a twisty amnesia storyline.
The film contains graphic violence and mature themes, making it suitable for adult audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
What genre does the film belong to?
It is an American action thriller that also includes crime and mystery elements.
Who directed The Long Kiss Goodnight?
The film was co‑produced and directed by Renny Harlin.
Who are the main characters?
The story follows Samantha Caine, an amnesiac schoolteacher, and a wisecracking private investigator.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is about two hours and one minute.
When was it released?
It premiered in the United States on October 11, 1996.