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Rough Night (2017): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Rough Night is a 2017 comedy drama directed by Lucia Aniello, starring Scarlett Johansson, Demi Moore and Kate McKinnon. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $47.3 million worldwide on a $20 million budget. Critics gave it 45% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10.

IMDb rating
5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes
45%
worldwide gross
$47.3M
Echo Score
45
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Rough Night (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
Lucia Aniello
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
Budget
$20M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Rough Night About?

The premise of Rough Night without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A group of college friends gather in Miami for a bachelorette party filled with wild celebrations. Their weekend takes an unexpected and dark turn when an accidental death involving a male stripper occurs. Faced with a shocking situation, the friends desperately try to cover up the incident, leading to a frantic and increasingly chaotic attempt to conceal the truth. As they struggle to manage the fallout, they are forced to confront their past and rely on each other amidst the escalating mayhem.

Rough Night Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • wine tasting
  • miami florida
  • beach
  • bachelorette party
  • stripper
  • sex scene
  • lesbian
  • stripping
  • strip show
  • open marriage
  • single mother
  • sex toy
+38 more
  • adult diaper
  • death
  • blood
  • club
  • gun
  • cocaine
  • election campaign
  • murder
  • male stripper
  • female politician
  • f rated
  • threesome
  • undressing
  • bisexuality
  • taxi
  • drug
  • night life
  • lawyer
  • lgbt
  • female bonding
  • female friendship
  • female protagonist
  • lgbt plus
  • taking off shirt
  • friendship between women
  • year 2006
  • beer pong
  • dumping a dead body
  • learning spanish
  • tampon
  • diamond heist
  • fuzzy handcuffs
  • shot in the leg
  • written by director
  • fraternity
  • bachelorette
  • sitting on bed
  • shared bed
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Cast & crew

Rough Night Cast

Scarlett Johansson leads the cast, with Demi Moore and Kate McKinnon. Directed by Lucia Aniello; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Lucia Aniello

More films directed by Lucia Aniello: Why You’ve Never Met The 4th Haim Sister and Barely Legal Pawn.

Full filmography
Ratings

Rough Night Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Rough Night 45% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10. Our Echo Score gives it 45/100, strongest in sensory experience (55) and weakest in story & flow (35).

45 /100

Rough Night Echo Score Breakdown

Rough Night exhibits uneven strengths and pronounced weaknesses across its elements. While the ensemble cast offers occasional comedic sparks, the film struggles with disjointed structure and scant character depth. Critics and viewers alike pinpoint the narrative’s choppy pacing and reliance on contrivances as detracting factors, though sporadic humorous moments provide brief relief. Sensory cues remain serviceable but fail to coalesce into a cohesive experience. Ultimately, the film’s inconsistent execution limits its overall impact.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 50

    In terms of art and craft, the film demonstrates basic competence but lacks distinction. Direction delivers functional scene transitions, yet editing at times accentuates the disjointed rhythm. Production design and cinematography are serviceable but seldom striking, and visual consistency fluctuates through tonal shifts. Consequently, the technical elements support the narrative without elevating it.

  • Character & Emotion 45

    When it comes to character and emotion, the ensemble cast shows occasional charisma yet overall depth remains limited. Performances are competently executed but the script offers few opportunities for emotional resonance or meaningful growth. Chemistry surfaces in brief exchanges, but character motivations often feel superficial. The result is a cast that engages intermittently.

  • Story & Flow 35

    For story and flow, the narrative suffers from uneven pacing and a reliance on contrived scenarios. Plot progression often feels choppy, with abrupt shifts that undermine coherence. Attempts at comedic setups are frequently undercut by sudden tonal swings, leading to a sense of fragmented vignettes rather than a cohesive tale. Overall, the storyline lacks momentum.

  • Sensory Experience 55

    In sensory experience, the film offers intermittent humor but falls short of a cohesive style. The soundtrack is appropriate yet unobtrusive, and sound design provides clarity without distinction. Visual elements oscillate between lively party sequences and muted discomfort, reflecting tonal inconsistency. While occasional comedic beats land effectively, the overall sensory impression remains uneven throughout.

  • Rewatch Factor 40

    When considering rewatch factor, this comedy offers limited lasting appeal. Initial laughs may prompt a second viewing, but the disposable plot and generic structure quickly diminish interest. Memorable moments are sparse, and the accumulation of contrivances lessens replay value. Consequently, audiences are unlikely to return to the film beyond a single engagement.

Plot

Rough Night Plot Summary

What happens in Rough 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

In 2006, four friends—Jess, Alice, Frankie, and Blair—forge a strong bond during their first year of college. Fast forward a decade, and the group reunites just as Jess prepares to marry her fiancé, Peter. Inspired by nostalgia, Alice proposes a weekend getaway in sunny Miami. At this juncture, Alice has taken up a teaching job, Frankie is an aspiring activist grappling with past mistakes, Blair, now a real estate agent, finds herself amidst a bitter divorce while still battling feelings for Frankie, and Jess is ambitiously eyeing a senatorial run, despite facing skepticism from the electorate regarding her credibility.

Full summary

The whole story of Rough Night, scene by scene

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Box office

Rough Night Box Office & Budget

Rough Night grossed $47.3 million worldwide on a $20 million budget, 2.4 times what it cost. $22.1 million came from the US and Canada and $25.2 million (53%) from the rest of the world.

2017 box office

Worldwide gross

$47.3M

2.4× its budget

US & Canada
$22.1M
International
$25.2M
Budget
$20M
US & Canada 47% Rest of the world 53%
Videos

Rough Night Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Rough Night.

ROUGH NIGHT - Official Restricted Trailer (HD)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Rough Night?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in Rough Night

34 cars on screen, including the 2015 Nissan Versa Note and the 2008 smart Fortwo Cabriolet.

All 34 cars
  • 2015 Nissan Versa Note in Rough Night 2015 Nissan Versa Note Important role
  • 2008 smart Fortwo Cabriolet in Rough Night 2008 smart Fortwo Cabriolet Important role
  • 1997 Cadillac DeVille in Rough Night 1997 Cadillac DeVille Minor role
  • 2006 Ford Crown Victoria in Rough Night 2006 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Details

Rough Night Also Known As

41 alternative titles, including “Tüdrukuteõhtu” and “Dekliska noc”.

Also known as
  • Tüdrukuteõhtu
  • Dekliska noc
  • Hasta que el cuerpo aguante
  • ラフ・ナイト 史上最悪! ?の独身さよならパーティー
  • Girls' Night Out - Der Hangover wird ihr kleinstes Problem sein
  • Kızlar Gecesi
  • Girls' Night Out
  • # Pire Soirée
  • A Noite é Delas
  • Πάρτι Γυναικών
  • Розваги дорослих дівчат
  • Csajok hajnalig
+29 more
  • Очень плохие девчонки
  • Una noche fuera de control
  • Тежка нощ
  • Crazy Night - Festa col morto
  • לילה קשוח
  • Girls Night Out
  • Лудило девојачке вечери
  • Zor Gece
  • Divoká babská jazda
  • Ostra noc
  • Girls Night
  • Dure soirée
  • 仓皇一夜
  • 女狼嗨到趴
  • Holky na tahu
  • 레이디스 나잇
  • Mežonīgā naksniņa
  • O noapte nebună, nebună
  • 姊妹欲蒲團, რთული ღამე
  • ليلة صعبة
  • Tiệc Độc Thân Nhớ Đời
  • Mergų balius
  • ปาร์ตี้ชะนีป่วน
  • ラフ・ナイト 史上最悪!?の独身さよならパーティー
  • Una nit fora de control
  • Girls’ Night Out
  • Siste kveld med jentene
  • बेतुकी सी रात
  • Dekliška noč

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FAQ

Rough Night FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Rough Night, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Rough Night?

Rough Night runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was Rough Night released?

Rough Night was released on June 16, 2017.

Who directed Rough Night?

Rough Night was directed by Lucia Aniello.

More films by Lucia Aniello

Who is in the cast of Rough Night?

Rough Night stars Scarlett Johansson, Demi Moore and Kate McKinnon, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Rough Night make at the box office?

Rough Night grossed $47.3 million worldwide ($22.1 million domestic, $25.2 million international) on a budget of $20 million.

How is Rough Night rated?

Rough Night has 5.2/10 on IMDb, 45% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.

Does Rough Night have a post-credit scene?

No. Rough Night has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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