The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Long Kiss Goodnight is a 1996 action thriller directed by Renny Harlin, starring Samuel L. Jackson and Geena Davis. It runs 2 hours and earned $89.5 million worldwide on a $65 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Actress at the Saturn Awards 1996. Critics gave it 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Renny Harlin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Line Cinema
- Budget
- $65M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Long Kiss Goodnight About?
The premise of The Long Kiss Goodnight without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Samantha Caine lives a quiet life as a schoolteacher, but her peaceful existence is shattered when fragmented memories of a dangerous past begin to surface. As she recalls skills she can’t explain, she reluctantly joins forces with detective Mitch Hennessey. Together, they investigate her forgotten identity and uncover a complex plot involving government conspiracies, deception, and a series of deadly events.
The Long Kiss Goodnight Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female assassin
- child in jeopardy
- exploding car
- covert operation
- voice over narration
- retrograde amnesia
- christmas
- dark comedy
- mistaken identity
- ambush
- dark past
- regaining one's memory
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- false flag operation
- small town
- female amnesiac
- child kidnapping
- african american
- cameo appearance
- breaking someone's neck
- memory
- road trip
- blood splatter
- fistfight
- amnesia
- cia agent
- hostage
- tough girl
- anti heroine
- single mother
- race against time
- conspiracy
- shootout
- snow
- flashback
- secret identity
- presumed dead
- cult film
- sniper
- mother daughter relationship
- action heroine
- exploding truck
- bomb
- private detective
- neo noir
- assassin
- explosion
- wisecrack humor
- one woman army
- female protagonist
- niagara falls canada
The Long Kiss Goodnight Cast
Samuel L. Jackson leads the cast, with Geena Davis. Directed by Renny Harlin.
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Director Renny Harlin
More from Renny Harlin
More films directed by Renny Harlin, best-rated first: Bodies at Rest, Die Hard 2, Cliffhanger and A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master.
The Long Kiss Goodnight Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Long Kiss Goodnight 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Metacritic 43 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 66% User score
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The Long Kiss Goodnight Plot Summary
What happens in The Long Kiss Goodnight 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
It’s Christmas time in suburban Pennsylvania, and Samantha Caine is enjoying a seemingly perfect life with her delightful boyfriend and adorable child. Just recently, she made her TV debut by participating in the festive parade! However, this idyllic existence is a stark contrast to her past. Eight years prior, she was discovered washed up on a New Jersey beach, two months pregnant and devoid of any memories about her identity. Since then, she has worked hard as a schoolteacher, never ceasing her quest for the truth about her past, often employing various private investigators to assist in her search.
Full summary
The whole story of The Long Kiss Goodnight, scene by scene
The Long Kiss Goodnight Box Office & Budget
The Long Kiss Goodnight grossed $89.5 million worldwide on a $65 million budget, 1.4 times what it cost. $33.4 million came from the US and Canada and $56 million (63%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$89.5M
1.4× its budget
- US & Canada
- $33.4M
- International
- $56M
- Budget
- $65M
The Long Kiss Goodnight Awards & Nominations
The Long Kiss Goodnight earned 1 award nomination, including Best Actress at the Saturn Awards 1996.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Saturn Awards 1996 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actress – Geena Davis
The Long Kiss Goodnight Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer, 1 clip and 1 featurette.
- Clip Full Movie Preview
- Featurette UHD Unboxing
How Well Do You Know The Long Kiss Goodnight?
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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What is Samantha's profession before her past is uncovered?
Cars in The Long Kiss Goodnight
30 cars on screen, including the 1995 Buick Regal and the 1987 Ford Bronco.
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1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Important role -
1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Important role
The Long Kiss Goodnight Also Known As
35 alternative titles, including “Au revoir à jamais” and “Un largo beso de despedida”.
- Also known as
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- Au revoir à jamais
- Un largo beso de despedida
- بوسه طولانی شب بخیر
- 롱키스 굿나잇
- Tödliche Weihnachten
- 特工狂花
- Spy
- Utánunk a tűzözön
- Memoria letal
- Долгий поцелуй на ночь
- ชาร์ลีน มหาประลัย
- Дълга целувка за лека нощ
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- Ένα Σκληρό Φιλί για Καληνύχτα
- Довгий поцілунок на добраніч
- נשיקה ארוכה ללילה
- ロング・キス・グッドナイト
- İyi Geceler Öpücüğü
- Despertar de um Pesadelo
- Souviens-toi
- Charlie
- El largo beso del adiós
- A Profissional
- Memòria letal
- Dugi oproštaj
- Długi pocałunek na dobranoc
- Sărutul dulce al răzbunării
- Дуг пољубац за лаку ноћ
- Poljub za lahkonoc
- Dlouhý polibek na dobrou noc
- 롱 키스 굿나잇
- Dlhý bozk na dobrú noc
- Ilgas bučinys nakčiai
- 奪命總動員
- شب بخیر با بوسه طولانی
- Nụ Hôn Dài Từ Biệt
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The Long Kiss Goodnight FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Long Kiss Goodnight, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Long Kiss Goodnight?
The Long Kiss Goodnight runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was The Long Kiss Goodnight released?
The Long Kiss Goodnight was released on October 11, 1996.
Who directed The Long Kiss Goodnight?
The Long Kiss Goodnight was directed by Renny Harlin.
More films by Renny Harlin Who is in the cast of The Long Kiss Goodnight?
The Long Kiss Goodnight stars Samuel L. Jackson and Geena Davis.
How much did The Long Kiss Goodnight make at the box office?
The Long Kiss Goodnight grossed $89.5 million worldwide ($33.4 million domestic, $56 million international) on a budget of $65 million.
How is The Long Kiss Goodnight rated?
The Long Kiss Goodnight has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 43 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Was The Long Kiss Goodnight nominated for any awards?
The Long Kiss Goodnight received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does The Long Kiss Goodnight have a post-credit scene?
No. The Long Kiss Goodnight has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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