Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- restless
- intimate
- witty
- late night viewing
- arthouse film night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The plot centers on three people forced to live together through a single night.
A taxi journey through Cairo brings together people who would otherwise remain disconnected.
The plot and keywords explicitly connect the journey with filmmaking and the protagonist's aspirations.
The title, taxi setting, and overnight journey frame Cairo as the film's central nocturnal environment.
Films like Exterior/Night, and why
Before Sunrise
shared overnight journey structure, urban alienation, and intimate character drama
Microphone
shared taxi-bound encounter, Egyptian urban setting, and socially observant ensemble drama
Night on Earth
shared nocturnal city journey, transient companionship, and morally layered human encounters
Movie Details
- Director
- Ahmad Abdalla
- Release Date
- 2018-11-30
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (18)
Cast
- Karim Kassem
- Sherif Desouqy
- Mona Hala
- Ahmad Magdy
- Aly Kassem
- Ahmed Malek
- Amr Abed
- Basma
- Donia Maher
- Aly Kandil
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Exterior/Night about?
- During a chaotic Cairo night, three mismatched travelers find themselves sharing a taxi, a confined space, and an unexpectedly revealing journey.
- What is Exterior/Night like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Exterior/Night as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Exterior/Night violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Exterior/Night.
- Which films are like Exterior/Night?
- Films with a similar feel include Before Sunrise, Microphone, and Night on Earth.
- How long is Exterior/Night?
- Exterior/Night runs 95 minutes.
- Where can I watch Exterior/Night?
- In United States, Exterior/Night is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
