Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- goofy
- irreverent
- breezy
- late night comedy
- nostalgic movie night
What critics said
Critics generally found the feature-length sketch premise thin and repetitive, though some acknowledged the comic appeal and strange likability of its leads.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Steve and Doug are portrayed as broke, socially awkward club aspirants whose embarrassing confidence drives the comedy.
The Roxbury Guys originated in recurring Saturday Night Live sketches and the film extends their nightclub pursuit into a feature narrative.
Steve and Doug repeatedly try to enter the best club in town and dream of opening their own venue.
Nightclub culture, dancing, and the Roxbury Guys' signature head-nodding behavior are central recurring elements.
Films like A Night at the Roxbury, and why
Wayne's World
Shares broad physical comedy, mismatched buddy dynamics, and an overconfident social-climbing premise.
The Blues Brothers
Shares sketch-comedy origins, heightened character humor, and a music-driven comic atmosphere.
Dude, Where's My Car?
Shares crude but affectionate buddy comedy, nightclub energy, and protagonists struggling to fit into a fashionable social world.
Movie Details
- Director
- John Fortenberry
- Release Date
- 1998-10-01
- Runtime
- 82 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (1048)
Cast
- Chris Kattan
- Will Ferrell
- Dan Hedaya
- Molly Shannon
- Richard Grieco
- Loni Anderson
- Elisa Donovan
- Gigi Rice
- Lochlyn Munro
- Dwayne Hickman
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- MGM Plus
- 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 A Night at the Roxbury about?
- Two awkward, broke brothers chase nightclub prestige and entrepreneurial dreams while navigating romantic and social schemes.
- What is A Night at the Roxbury like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of A Night at the Roxbury as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is A Night at the Roxbury violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in A Night at the Roxbury.
- What did critics think of A Night at the Roxbury?
- Critics generally found the feature-length sketch premise thin and repetitive, though some acknowledged the comic appeal and strange likability of its leads.
- Which films are like A Night at the Roxbury?
- Films with a similar feel include Wayne's World, The Blues Brothers, and Dude, Where's My Car?.
- How long is A Night at the Roxbury?
- A Night at the Roxbury runs 82 minutes.
- Where can I watch A Night at the Roxbury?
- In United States, A Night at the Roxbury streams on MGM Plus.
