Judgment Night (1993): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Judgment Night is a 1993 action thriller directed by Stephen Hopkins, starring Emilio Estevez, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Jeremy Piven. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $12.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 38% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Stephen Hopkins
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Judgment Night About?
The premise of Judgment Night without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Frank, a new father, joins friends Mike and Ray for a boxing match, and his brother John tags along. A shortcut through a dangerous neighborhood leads to witnessing a murder committed by gang leader Fallon. Now, the four men find themselves fighting for their lives as they are hunted by Fallon and his crew, leading to a desperate struggle for survival amidst escalating violence.
Judgment Night Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- manhunt
- murder
- suspense
- boxing
- mall
- market
- young
- gang violence
- rv recreational vehicle
- theft
- love
- search and destroy scenario
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- street life
- destroying a van
- pursuit
- goon
- suburb
- good versus evil
- inner city
- hit by a van
- urban setting
- van
- four friends
- turn the table on the hunter scenario
- boxing match
- lost
- machismo
- 1990s
- escape
- watching tv
- hiding in a closet
- stalker
- supermarket
- improvised weapon
- baseball bat
- rooftop
- shot in the arm
- shot in the face
- stalking
- neo noir
- pool of blood
- crime lord
- fistfight
- brawl
- showdown
- revolver
- product placement
- knife
- exploding truck
- fire
Judgment Night Cast
Emilio Estevez leads the cast, with Cuba Gooding Jr. and Jeremy Piven. Directed by Stephen Hopkins; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Stephen Hopkins
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Judgment Night Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Judgment Night 38% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 38% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 55%
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Metacritic 46 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 65% User score
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Judgment Night Plot Summary
What happens in Judgment Night from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Frank Wyatt, played by Emilio Estevez, is a devoted husband and father who steps out for a night with friends to attend a boxing match in the bustling streets of modern-day Chicago. Accompanied by his pals, Mike Peterson, portrayed by Cuba Gooding Jr., and Ray Cochran, played by Jeremy Piven, they embark on this anticipated adventure aboard Ray’s extravagant RV, which he is evaluating for business purposes. When another friend backs out last minute, Frank extends an invitation to his brother John, enacted by Stephen Dorff, completing their group for the night.
Full summary
The whole story of Judgment Night, scene by scene
Judgment Night Box Office
Judgment Night grossed $12.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$12.5M
- US & Canada
- $12.5M
Judgment Night Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Behind the Scenes Judgement Night (1993) - HBO Feature Story
How Well Do You Know Judgment Night?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the first character to invite John to join the group for the boxing match?
Cars in Judgment Night
11 cars on screen, including the Revcon King and the 1988 Cadillac Brougham.
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Revcon King Main role -
1988 Cadillac Brougham Important role -
1983 Chevrolet Camaro Minor role -
1986 Chevrolet Corvette C4 Minor role
Judgment Night Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Le jugement de la nuit” and “شب داوری”.
- Also known as
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- Le jugement de la nuit
- شب داوری
- گریز شبانه
- Judgment Night - Zum Töten verurteilt
- Cuba Libre - La notte del giudizio
- La Nuit du jugement
- Ночь страшного суда
- Az ítélet éjszakája
- Los jueces de la noche
- Sądna Noc
- ליל הדין
- Rozsudek noci
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- Hüküm Gecesi
- Нощта на страшния съд
- Uma Jogada do Destino
- 킬러 나이트
- 4 ล่า 4 หนี หลังชนฝา
- 夜惊魂
- Судната ноќ
- شب قضاوت
- Noite Maldita
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Judgment Night FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Judgment Night, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Judgment Night?
Judgment Night runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Judgment Night released?
Judgment Night was released on October 15, 1993.
Who directed Judgment Night?
Judgment Night was directed by Stephen Hopkins.
More films by Stephen Hopkins Who is in the cast of Judgment Night?
Judgment Night stars Emilio Estevez, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Jeremy Piven, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Judgment Night make at the box office?
Judgment Night grossed $12.5 million worldwide.
How is Judgment Night rated?
Judgment Night has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 38% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Judgment Night have a post-credit scene?
No. Judgment Night has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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