Night on Earth (1991)
Kernel Score: 85% · 1,018 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1991-12-12
Runtime: 128 minutes
Where to watch Night on Earth
- Stream: HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A quintet of cabbies in five cities and their remarkable fares on the same eventful night.
Night on Earth parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Night on Earth is an R-rated anthology following five taxi drivers across different cities in one night.
- Violence & scariness: A little — A heart attack and tense passenger conflicts occur but the film is largely dialogue-driven rather than violent.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Winona Ryder as Corky
- Gena Rowlands as Victoria Snelling
- Giancarlo Esposito as YoYo
- Armin Mueller-Stahl as Helmut Grokenberger
- Rosie Perez as Angela
- Isaach de Bankolé as Cab Driver Paris
- Béatrice Dalle as Blind Woman
- Roberto Benigni as Cab Driver Rome
- Paolo Bonacelli as Priest
- Matti Pellonpää as Mika
Night on Earth FAQ
Is Night on Earth good?
Night on Earth has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,018 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Night on Earth?
In the US you can stream Night on Earth on HBO Max and Cinemax Apple TV channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Night on Earth OK for kids?
Night on Earth is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Night on Earth is an R-rated anthology following five taxi drivers across different cities in one night.
What movies are like Night on Earth?
If you liked Night on Earth, try Taxi Driver, Scarecrow, Collateral and ¿Y Cómo Es Él?.