
Live by Night
Joe was once a good man.
Directed by Ben Affleck
Produced by Appian Way, Pearl Street Films
A period crime drama about a fallen man navigating organized crime, betrayal, and moral compromise during Prohibition, anchored by themes of lost redemption and the cost of ambition.
A group of Boston-bred gangsters set up shop in balmy Florida during the Prohibition era, facing off against the competition and the Ku Klux Klan.
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Is Live by Night violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.
Is Live by Night scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.
Is Live by Night sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Does Live by Night end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Live by Night easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
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