# The Night Before (2015)

> Three lifelong friends chase New York’s ultimate Christmas party in one last reckless attempt to preserve their holiday tradition.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/180171

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy
- Director: Jonathan Levine
- Cast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anthony Mackie, Lizzy Caplan, Jillian Bell, Mindy Kaling, Michael Shannon, Lorraine Toussaint
- TMDB rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3530002/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: irreverent, witty, raucous, christmas eve, holiday party

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