Boogie Nights
The life of a dreamer, the days of a business and the nights in between.
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson
Produced by New Line Cinema, Lawrence Gordon Productions
A kinetic, darkly comedic ensemble portrait of ambition and excess in the 1970s porn industry, where camaraderie and creative energy collide with addiction, exploitation, and the inevitable crash.
In 1977, an idealistic porn producer and his promising protege try to catch up with the end of an era before their never-ending party collides with cold, hard reality.
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Is Boogie Nights sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.
Is Boogie Nights one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 87% of films.
Does Boogie Nights end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Boogie Nights scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Boogie Nights violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Boogie Nights easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Boogie Nights
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Boogie Nights
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Boogie Nights, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Boogie Nights, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Boogie Nights, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
