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Opening Night

“The Show Must Go On…”

★ 7.6 TMDB Rating · 271 votes

Actress Myrtle Gordon is a functioning alcoholic who is a few days from the opening night of her latest play, concerning a woman distraught about aging. One night a car kills one of Myrtle's fans who is chasing her limousine in an attempt to get the star's attention. Myrtle internalizes the accident and goes on a spiritual quest, but fails to finds the answers she is after. As opening night inches closer and closer, fragile Myrtle must find a way to make the show go on.

Release date
Dec 22, 1977
Original language
English
Origin
United States

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United States
Streaming on Max, MometuRent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home
United Kingdom
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India
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Canada
Streaming on Criterion ChannelRent or buy on Apple TV Store
Australia
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Opening Night release dates by country

Opening Night was released in cinemas on Dec 22, 1977 (United States).

World premiere: Feb 22, 1978 (Berlin International Film Festival)

CountryIn cinemasDigitalAge rating
United StatesDec 22, 1977—PG-13
JapanFeb 3, 1990—G
FranceMay 13, 1992—U
PortugalJul 14, 2000—M/12

Digital = first release online to rent, buy or stream. Dates as reported to TMDB.

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