Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- breezy
- date night
- lazy saturday
What critics said
Critics generally found the film charming and sweet, praising its appealing leads, New York setting, witty dialogue, and excellent soundtrack despite a familiar and thin plot.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Nick and Norah's relationship develops over a single hectic night of concerts, searches, parties, and wandering through Manhattan.
Nick performs with his band, songs help express attraction, and the soundtrack is central to the film's romantic atmosphere.
Nick and Norah's tentative connection unfolds alongside comic episodes involving exes, friends, and chaotic nighttime encounters.
The protagonists cross Manhattan while pursuing music, friends, and a secret concert location.
Films like Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, and why
Before Sunrise
shared shy romance, witty dialogue, youthful self-discovery, and music-centered urban atmosphere
Before We Go
shared one-night romantic wandering, intimate conversation, and bittersweet coming-of-age mood
Sing Street
shared teen romance, alternative music culture, ensemble comedy, and emotionally sincere character arcs
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
shared charming opposites, nightlife adventure, romantic tension, and upbeat soundtrack-driven storytelling
Movie Details
- Director
- Peter Sollett
- Release Date
- 2008-10-03
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (1305)
Cast
- Michael Cera
- Kat Dennings
- Aaron Yoo
- Rafi Gavron
- Ari Graynor
- Alexis Dziena
- Jonathan B. Wright
- Zachary Booth
- Jay Baruchel
- Justin Rice
Common questions
- What is Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist about?
- Over one chaotic Manhattan night, a wounded young musician and a sharp-witted stranger turn a search for a secret concert into an unexpectedly intimate romance.
- What is Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist.
- What did critics think of Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist?
- Critics generally found the film charming and sweet, praising its appealing leads, New York setting, witty dialogue, and excellent soundtrack despite a familiar and thin plot.
- Which films are like Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist?
- Films with a similar feel include Before Sunrise, Before We Go, Sing Street, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower.
- How long is Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist?
- Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist runs 89 minutes.
