Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- sincere
- intimate
- date night
- nostalgic 1980s movie night
What critics said
Critics generally found the film a pleasantly grounded and sexually frank romantic comedy elevated by an amiable, especially strong lead cast.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Danny and Debbie's relationship begins with a one-night stand and develops through candid negotiations of intimacy, commitment, and disappointment.
The film emphasizes real people, dating complications, and everyday emotional consequences rather than spectacle or heightened premise.
Danny's affair with Debbie directly affects his bond with Bernie, while Joan's relationship creates a parallel pressure within the friend group.
The central conflict asks how a passionate beginning changes both partners as their affair becomes a sustained relationship.
Films like About Last Night..., and why
St. Elmo's Fire
Both are grounded 1980s romantic comedies about young urban singles navigating sexual frankness, relationship uncertainty, and emotional maturation.
When Harry Met Sally...
Shares the blend of witty relationship conflict, adult sexuality, friendship tensions, and emotionally grounded romance.
The Big Chill
Comparable for its ensemble-driven portrait of modern dating, romantic miscommunication, and conversational comedy.
Broadcast News
Shares a warm yet candid focus on commitment, intimacy, and the complications of sustaining a serious relationship.
Movie Details
- Director
- Edward Zwick
- Release Date
- 1986-07-02
- Runtime
- 113 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (241)
Cast
- Rob Lowe
- Demi Moore
- Jim Belushi
- Elizabeth Perkins
- George DiCenzo
- Robin Thomas
- Donna Gibbons
- Megan Mullally
- Michael Alldredge
- Patricia Duff
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is About Last Night... about?
- A candid Chicago romance tests whether a passionate one-night encounter can survive the pressures of commitment and friendship.
- What is About Last Night... like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of About Last Night... as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is About Last Night... violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in About Last Night....
- What did critics think of About Last Night...?
- Critics generally found the film a pleasantly grounded and sexually frank romantic comedy elevated by an amiable, especially strong lead cast.
- Which films are like About Last Night...?
- Films with a similar feel include St. Elmo's Fire, When Harry Met Sally..., The Big Chill, and Broadcast News.
- How long is About Last Night...?
- About Last Night... runs 113 minutes.
- Where can I watch About Last Night...?
- In United States, About Last Night... streams on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
