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Boogie Nights

1997 · Movie · R · 156 min · ★ 7.6 · 89% critics

Drama

Set in 1977, an idealistic adult film producer tries to turn his work into something higher while discovering a young newcomer. The newcomer’s rapid rise brings fame, money, and parties, but the shifting trends and constant momentum start colliding with harsh reality.

Based on The Dirk Diggler Story

Also known as Pushing Thirteen · Nuits endiablées

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Details
Years
1997
Release date
1997-10-07
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
156 min
Critic score
89/100
TMDB rating
7.6/10 (3,579 votes)
About

You’ll like this if you enjoy character-driven ensemble dramas with a loud, nonstop retro vibe and a rise-and-fall energy, like Almost Famous or The Florida Project; Not for you if you’re sensitive to adult-industry subject matter or want a tightly focused plot.

Pros: vibrant 70s vibe; standout lead performances; memorable ensemble | Cons: middle may wander; can feel too long; subject matter divisive

Themes

  • new year's eve
  • adultery
  • pornography
  • robbery
  • husband wife relationship
  • drug abuse
  • 1970s
  • cocaine
  • porn actor
  • custody battle
  • melancholy
  • rags to riches
  • +17 more

Awards & recognition

  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
  • Academy AwardBest Writing, Original Screenplay · 1998 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Supporting Actor · 1998 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Supporting Actress · 1998 · nominated
  • European Film AwardBest Non-European Film · 1998 · nominated

Cast & crew