We Own the Night (2007)
A New York nightclub manager navigates a gritty, pulpy world to save his family from Russian hitmen.
A New York nightclub manager tries to save his brother and father from Russian mafia hitmen.
How intense is We Own the Night?
We Own the Night is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What We Own the Night feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulatmosphericpulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream We Own the Night
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Is We Own the Night for you?
Is We Own the Night scary?
Only a little. We Own the Night has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is We Own the Night gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is We Own the Night sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is We Own the Night OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is We Own the Night?
We Own the Night runs 1h 58m.
Where can I stream We Own the Night?
We Own the Night is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does We Own the Night have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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