The Good Night (2007)
Dreaming is believing.
Gary, a musician, is trapped in an unhappy relationship with his live-in lover, Dora. He becomes enthralled with a beautiful seductress who enters his dreams, and tries to control his dream-state so he can spend more and more time with her. When Gary sees his mystery woman's face on a bus billboard, he discovers she is real, and fate brings him an opportunity to meet her.
Cast
- Martin Freeman - Gary Shaller
- Gwyneth Paltrow - Dora Epstein
- Penélope Cruz - Anna / Melodia
- Simon Pegg - Paul
- Danny DeVito - Mel
- Amber Sealey - Terry
- Sonia Doubell - Shawna
- Steffan Boje - Karlheinz
- Michael Gambon - Alan Weigert
- Stephen Graham - Victor
Screenplay
- Jake Paltrow (Screenplay)
Themes
Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, Platonic Soulmates and Friendship, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Unrequited Longing for a Best Friend
Keywords
new york city, dreams, midlife crisis, obsession, routine, mentor, class, dark comedy, interview, control, lucid dreaming, best friend, advertising, mysterious woman, dream sequence
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Good Night about?
- Gary, a musician, is trapped in an unhappy relationship with his live-in lover, Dora. He becomes enthralled with a beautiful seductress who enters his dreams, and tries to control his dream-state so he can spend more and more time with her. When Gary sees his mystery woman's face on a bus billboard, he discovers she is real, and fate brings him an opportunity to meet her.
- Who directed The Good Night?
- The Good Night was directed by Jake Paltrow.
- Who stars in The Good Night?
- The Good Night stars Martin Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Penélope Cruz, Simon Pegg, Danny DeVito, Amber Sealey.
- How long is The Good Night?
- The Good Night has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is The Good Night?
- The Good Night is a Comedy, Drama, Romance, Fantasy, Music film.
- What is the budget of The Good Night?
- The Good Night had a budget of $15M.
- How much did The Good Night gross?
- The Good Night grossed $508,084 worldwide.
- Where was The Good Night produced?
- The Good Night was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America, Germany.
- What are the themes of The Good Night?
- The themes of The Good Night include: Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, Platonic Soulmates and Friendship, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Unrequited Longing for a Best Friend.