Night Comes On

2018, Drama, 1h 26m

56 Reviews 250+ Ratings

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Steadily drawing viewers into its harrowing tale with equal parts grim intensity and startling compassion, Night Comes On heralds the arrivals of debuting director Jordan Spiro and her magnetic young stars. Read critic reviews

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Released from juvenile detention, a teen and her 10-year-old sister embark on a quest to avenge the death of their mother.
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Jordana Spiro
  • Writer:
    Jordana Spiro, Angelica Nwandu
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
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  • Distributor:
    Samuel Goldwyn Films
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Dominique Fishback
Dominique Fishback
Angel LaMere
Tatum Marilyn Hall
Tatum Marilyn Hall
Abby LaMere
James McDaniel
James McDaniel
Parole Officer
John Earl Jelks
John Earl Jelks
John LaMere
Max Casella
Max Casella
Mark
Journee Brown
Journee Brown
Lena
Antu Yacob
Antu Yacob
Lena's Mom
Jordana Spiro
Jordana Spiro
Director
Jordana Spiro
Jordana Spiro
Screenwriter
Angelica Nwandu
Angelica Nwandu
Screenwriter
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