1977 · movie · PG-13 · 2h 24m
Opening Night
The Show Must Go On…
Is Opening Night on Netflix?
No. Opening Night (1977) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
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Actress Myrtle Gordon is a functioning alcoholic who is a few days from the opening night of her latest play, concerning a woman distraught about aging. One night a car kills one of Myrtle's fans who is chasing her limousine in an attempt to get the star's attention. Myrtle internalizes the accident and goes on a spiritual quest, but fails to finds the answers she is after. As opening night inches closer and closer, fragile Myrtle must find a way to make the show go on.
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How we got to 69.7
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 7.6/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 22 | none |
Opening Night: common questions
Is Opening Night on Netflix?
No. Opening Night (1977) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
Where can I watch Opening Night?
Opening Night (1977) is included with a HBO Max subscription in the US.
Is Opening Night worth watching?
It scores 69.7/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is Opening Night?
Opening Night runs 2h 24m (144 minutes).
What is Opening Night rated?
Opening Night is rated PG-13 in the US.
Who is in Opening Night?
Opening Night stars Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes, Ben Gazzara, Joan Blondell.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.