Tales of the Night (2012): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Tales of the Night is a 2012 fantasy animated film directed by Michel Ocelot. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes and earned $1.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Michel Ocelot
- Original language
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French - Studio
- GKIDS
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tales of the Night About?
The premise of Tales of the Night without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Six fantastical stories intertwine in this whimsical film, exploring diverse settings such as Tibetan monasteries, Aztec kingdoms, medieval Europe, and African savannas, even venturing into the Land of the Dead. Each narrative blends historical events with mythological creatures, featuring dragons, werewolves, and talking bees. The stories conclude with unexpected and ironic twists, creating a unique and captivating cinematic experience.
The Director of Tales of the Night
Directed by Michel Ocelot.
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Director Michel Ocelot
More from Michel Ocelot
More films directed by Michel Ocelot, best-rated first: Kirikou and the Sorceress, Kirikou and the Wild Beasts, Dilili in Paris and The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess.
Tales of the Night Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Tales of the Night 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 80% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 62%
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Metacritic 66 Metascore
User score 4.8
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TMDB 73% User score
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Letterboxd 3.9 /5
92 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.3 /5
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Tales of the Night Plot Summary
What happens in Tales of the Night from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a charming and rustic environment, a trio of storytellers—a seasoned cinema technician alongside two daring performers—unfold their artistry each evening in a quaint, cozy theater. As dusk descends, they convene to meticulously orchestrate their roles for the night’s tale, selecting an era, a location, and costumes with utmost precision. The technician, a wellspring of knowledge, supplies a wealth of resources that ignite their creativity, helping them to design unique costumes and props using an advanced computer-controlled machine.
Full summary
The whole story of Tales of the Night, scene by scene
Tales of the Night Box Office
Tales of the Night grossed $1.8 million worldwide. $10,975 came from the US and Canada and $1.8 million (99%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.8M
- US & Canada
- $11K
- International
- $1.8M
How Well Do You Know Tales of the 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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What roles do the three storytellers select for their performance?
Tales of the Night Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Contos da Noite” and “Opowieści nocy”.
- Also known as
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- Contos da Noite
- Opowieści nocy
- Нощни приказки
- Histórias de Embalar
- Les contes de la nuit
- 夜幕下的故事
- סיפורי הלילה
- Los cuentos de la noche
- Gece Masalları
- Pohádky noci
- 밤의 이야기
- Приказките на нощта
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- 夜のとばりの物語
- 枕邊故事
- Povestiri în miez de noapte
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Tales of the Night FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Tales of the Night, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tales of the Night?
Tales of the Night runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was Tales of the Night released?
Tales of the Night was released on September 28, 2012.
Who directed Tales of the Night?
Tales of the Night was directed by Michel Ocelot.
More films by Michel Ocelot How much did Tales of the Night make at the box office?
Tales of the Night grossed $1.8 million worldwide ($10,975 domestic, $1.8 million international).
How is Tales of the Night rated?
Tales of the Night has 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic, 73% on TMDB and 3.9/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Tales of the Night have a post-credit scene?
No. Tales of the Night has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Tales of the Night in?
The original language of Tales of the Night is French.
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