Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Breakneck
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Brutal
- tense
- propulsive
- brooding
- action movie night
- late night viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film entertaining and competently directed, with strong performances from Liam Neeson and the supporting cast, but considered its familiar story and predictable script limiting.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jimmy Conlon’s identity as a mob hit-man directly endangers his son Michael and drives his attempt to protect him.
Jimmy and Michael spend the central narrative evading corrupt cops, contract killers, and the mob over a single night.
Jimmy must protect Michael despite their estrangement and the consequences of Jimmy’s past.
The retired or diminished Jimmy, known as the Gravedigger, turns against Sean Maguire’s mob network to save his son.
Films like Run All Night, and why
Road to Perdition
Shares a father son relationship, aging hitman protagonist, mob crime, and emotionally direct revenge action.
A History of Violence
Shares an on-the-run crime thriller structure, morally compromised protagonists, and a determined effort to protect family from criminal forces.
Taken
Shares Liam Neeson-led rescue action, relentless pursuit, contract killers, and a compressed nighttime survival narrative.
The Equalizer
Shares an aging criminal drawn into violent conflict with former associates while trying to protect a family member.
Movie Details
- Director
- Jaume Collet-Serra
- Release Date
- 2015-03-11
- Runtime
- 114 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (3053)
Cast
- Liam Neeson
- Joel Kinnaman
- Ed Harris
- Vincent D'Onofrio
- Bruce McGill
- Genesis Rodriguez
- Boyd Holbrook
- Holt McCallany
- Common
- Nick Nolte
Where to watch in United States
- 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 Run All Night about?
- An aging Brooklyn hit-man wages one desperate nightlong war against his former mob allies to save the son he has failed.
- What is Run All Night like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Run All Night as breakneck, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Run All Night violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Run All Night as brutal.
- What did critics think of Run All Night?
- Critics broadly found the film entertaining and competently directed, with strong performances from Liam Neeson and the supporting cast, but considered its familiar story and predictable script limiting.
- Which films are like Run All Night?
- Films with a similar feel include Road to Perdition, A History of Violence, Taken, and The Equalizer.
- How long is Run All Night?
- Run All Night runs 114 minutes.
- Where can I watch Run All Night?
- In United States, Run All Night is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
