The Vast of Night

The Vast of Night

There’s something in the sky.

Directed by Andrew Patterson

Produced by GEO Media

201991 min6.5 / 10

A nostalgic, mystery-driven thriller about two teens uncovering an unexplained phenomenon, built on atmosphere, ambiguity, and the tension between wonder and dread.

At the dawn of the space-race, two radio-obsessed teens discover a strange frequency over the airwaves in what becomes the most important night of their lives and in the history of their small town.

Where to watch

Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Vast of Night one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 98% of films.

  • Is The Vast of Night violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Vast of Night scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Does The Vast of Night end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of films.

  • Is The Vast of Night easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Vast of Night sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

47/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity96

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise17

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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