One Night Stand poster

One Night Stand (1997)

"Sometimes an entire life can change in just one night."

5.619971h 42mEN
Drama

Directed by Mike Figgis

Rating

5.6/10

Runtime

1h 42m

Language

EN

Release

November 14, 1997

Director

Mike Figgis

Official Trailer

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Overview

In Los Angeles, Max Carlyle makes a good living directing commercials and has a happy home life with his wife, Mimi, and two children. When Carlyle travels to New York City to visit his friend Charlie, who has been diagnosed with AIDS, he has repeat run-ins with a beautiful woman, Karen, and eventua...

Cast

Wesley Snipes

Wesley Snipes

Max Carlyle

Nastassja Kinski

Nastassja Kinski

Karen

Kyle MacLachlan

Kyle MacLachlan

Vernon

Ming-Na Wen

Ming-Na Wen

Mimi Carlyle

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr.

Charlie

Marcus T. Paulk

Marcus T. Paulk

Charlie Carlyle

Glenn Plummer

Glenn Plummer

George

Amanda Donohoe

Amanda Donohoe

Margaux

Zoë Nathenson

Zoë Nathenson

Mickey

Thomas Haden Church

Thomas Haden Church

Don

Vincent Ward

Vincent Ward

Nathan

John Ratzenberger

John Ratzenberger

Phil

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into One Night Stand (1997), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

In Los Angeles, Max Carlyle makes a good living directing commercials and has a happy home life with his wife, Mimi, and two children. When Carlyle travels to New York City to visit his friend Charlie, who has been diagnosed with AIDS, he has repeat run-ins with a beautiful woman, Karen, and eventually sleeps with her. Though he goes home the next day and doesn't return until a year later, Carlyle's infidelity still lingers.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of One Night Stand. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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