
We Own the Night
Two brothers on opposite sides of the law. Beyond their differences lies loyalty.
Directed by James Gray
Produced by 2929 Productions, Nick Wechsler Productions
A tense 1980s crime thriller centered on family loyalty and duty as a nightclub manager is drawn into a dangerous conflict with Russian mobsters threatening his brother and father.
A New York nightclub manager tries to save his brother and father from Russian mafia hitmen.
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Is We Own the Night one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 89% of films.
Is We Own the Night scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.
Is We Own the Night violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of films.
Does We Own the Night end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is We Own the Night sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
Is We Own the Night easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
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Like We Own the Night
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like We Own the Night, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like We Own the Night, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like We Own the Night, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



























































