# Night on Earth (1991)

> Five nighttime taxi rides across the world become wry, melancholy portraits of strangers finding momentary connection in the urban dark.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/288

## Facts

- Runtime: 129 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Jim Jarmusch
- Cast: Winona Ryder, Gena Rowlands, Giancarlo Esposito, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Rosie Perez, Isaach de Bankolé, Béatrice Dalle, Roberto Benigni
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102536/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, deadpan, melancholic, late night viewing, city film marathon

## Synopsis

Five cab rides across the globe reveal the humor and heart of everyday life.

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