This Is the Night is a 2021 American drama film written and directed by James DeMonaco. It stars Frank Grillo, Lucius Hoyos, Jonah Hauer-King, Bobby Cannavale, and Naomi Watts.[1] Jason Blum served as producer under his Blumhouse Productions banner and Sebastien Lemercier served as producer under his Man in a Tree Productions banner.
The film released at the Angelika Film Center for a limited run on September 17, 2021 and was digitally released on September 21, 2021 by Universal Pictures.[2]
In 1982, a family must confront its greatest challenges and the family realizes that the only way to live is like there's no tomorrow.
In addition, Frankie Montero plays gang leader Gus Giammarino, a brief but pivotal role.
On May 15, 2018, Blumhouse Productions and Man in a Tree Productions announced James DeMonaco would be writing and directing a drama film titled Once Upon a Time in Staten Island, with Naomi Watts, Frank Grillo and Bobby Cannavale starring in the film.[3][4][5] On August 4, 2020, it was announced the film was re-titled This Is the Night.[6]
Principal photography began on May 30, 2018.[7]
The film had a one-week theatrical run on September 17, 2021 at the Angelika Film Center and was digitally released on September 21, 2021 by Universal Pictures.[8]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 13% of 8 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 3.3/10.[9][10]