How long is Opening Night?

Opening Night is 2 h 24 min long (144 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:24 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Opening Night rated?

Opening Night is rated PG-13 in the US.

Where can I stream Opening Night?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), Criterion Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription), Mometu (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Opening Night (1977) runs 2 h 24 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.6 from 272 TMDB members. 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…

Runtime: 2 h 24 min — ends 10:24 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Drama
Released: December 22, 1977
TMDB rating: 7.6 / 10 from 272 votes
Director: John Cassavetes
Starring: Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes, Ben Gazzara, Joan Blondell
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), Criterion Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription), Mometu (free with ads).

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How long is Opening Night?: Opening Night is 2 h 24 min long (144 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:24 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Opening Night rated?: Opening Night is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Opening Night a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Opening Night?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), Criterion Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription), Mometu (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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