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Boogie Nights (1997)

โ€œThe life of a dreamer, the days of a business and the nights in between.โ€

7.6/10 ยท 3,719 votes 2h 36m r ComedyDrama

#13 of 113 films from 1997 #196 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson ยท Written by Paul Thomas Anderson

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Overview

In 1977, an idealistic porn producer and his promising protege try to catch up with the end of an era before their never-ending party collides with cold, hard reality.

Cast

Mark Wahlbergas Eddie Adams / Dirk Diggler
Julianne Mooreas Amber Waves
Burt Reynoldsas Jack Horner
Don Cheadleas Buck Swope
John C. Reillyas Reed Rothchild
William H. Macyas Little Bill
Heather Grahamas Rollergirl
Nicole Ari Parkeras Becky Barnett
Philip Seymour Hoffmanas Scotty J.
Luis Guzmรกnas Maurice t.t. Rodriguez
Philip Baker Hallas Floyd Gondolli
Thomas Janeas Todd Parker
Robert Ridgelyas The Colonel James
Robert Downey Sr.as Burt, Studio Manager

Facts

Release dateOctober 7, 1997
Runtime156 min (2h 36m) โ€” longer as the 1997 average of 109 min
GenresComedy, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$15,000,000
Box office$43,101,594 (2.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0118749

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Questions

How long is Boogie Nights?
Boogie Nights runs 156 minutes (2h 36m), which is long for a comedy โ€” plan for it.
Is Boogie Nights worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 3,719 votes, which places it #13 of 113 films released in 1997 in this index (top 89%) and #196 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Boogie Nights?
Boogie Nights was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Other well-rated titles by the same director: There Will Be Blood (2007), Magnolia (1999), One Battle After Another (2025).
Who stars in Boogie Nights?
Mark Wahlberg as Eddie Adams / Dirk Diggler; Julianne Moore as Amber Waves; Burt Reynolds as Jack Horner; Don Cheadle as Buck Swope; John C. Reilly as Reed Rothchild; William H. Macy as Little Bill.
What is Boogie Nights rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Boogie Nights?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/2531.

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