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Live by Night (2016)

“Joe was once a good man.”

6.3/10 · 1,441 votes 2h 9m r ActionThrillerDramaCrime

#185 of 305 films from 2016 #1363 of 2168 in action

Directed by Ben Affleck · Written by Ben Affleck, Dennis Lehane

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Overview

A group of Boston-bred gangsters set up shop in balmy Florida during the Prohibition era, facing off against the competition and the Ku Klux Klan.

Cast

Ben Affleckas Joe Coughlin
Elle Fanningas Loretta Figgis
Brendan Gleesonas Thomas Coughlin
Chris Messinaas Dion Bartolo
Sienna Milleras Emma Gould
Zoe Saldañaas Graciella Suarez
Chris Cooperas Chief Irving Figgis
Titus Welliveras Tim Hickey
Miguelas Esteban Suarez
Derek Mearsas Donnie Gishler
Max Casellaas Digger Pescatore
Robert Glenisteras Albert White
Chris Sullivanas Brendan Loomis
J.D. Evermoreas Virgil Beauregard

Facts

Release dateDecember 25, 2016
Runtime129 min (2h 9m) — longer as the 2016 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$90,000,000
Box office$22,700,000 (0.3× budget)
IMDbtt2361317

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Questions

How long is Live by Night?
Live by Night runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).
Is Live by Night worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 1,441 votes, which places it #185 of 305 films released in 2016 in this index (top 40%) and #1363 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Live by Night?
Live by Night was directed by Ben Affleck. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Gone Baby Gone (2007), Argo (2012), Air (2023).
Who stars in Live by Night?
Ben Affleck as Joe Coughlin; Elle Fanning as Loretta Figgis; Brendan Gleeson as Thomas Coughlin; Chris Messina as Dion Bartolo; Sienna Miller as Emma Gould; Zoe Saldaña as Graciella Suarez.
What is Live by Night rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Live by Night?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/3539.

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