Quick summary
- Seth Rogen‘s 2015 Christmas comedy The Night Before is now available to stream free on Tubi, according to ScreenRant.
- The film was directed by Jonathan Levine and also stars Anthony Mackie and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
- It earned about $52 million worldwide on its original release.
- ScreenRant’s report does not say which countries can watch it, so check Tubi’s listing where you live.
Eleven years after its cinema release, The Night Before, the R-rated Christmas comedy starring Seth Rogen, has landed on Tubi’s free streaming service, ScreenRant reports. For anyone building a holiday watchlist, it is a no-cost addition from one of comedy’s most recognisable names.
What The Night Before is about
Levine’s film follows three old friends who keep an annual Christmas Eve tradition in New York City. According to ScreenRant, the group has drifted apart over the years. Rogen plays Isaac, who has a child on the way. Mackie plays Chris, who has become a famous football player. Gordon-Levitt plays Ethan, whose life has not worked out as he expected and who clings to the friendship as it fades.
Their night out is built around a hunt for the elusive Nutcracker Ball. Along the way, ScreenRant says, the trio take far too many drugs and are beaten up by a group of Santas. The outlet describes the result as hilarious and filthy, while arguing that its themes of ageing and friendship give it a warmer core than the raunchy surface suggests.
The cast around Seth Rogen
The leads are joined by several familiar faces. ScreenRant names Nathan Fielder, Michael Shannon and Mindy Kaling among the supporting appearances. The outlet also notes that many in the cast have gone on to bigger things since 2015, singling out Mackie and Fielder.
How the film performed
The Night Before was never a blockbuster. ScreenRant puts its worldwide gross at $52 million on release in 2015 and suggests that was probably enough to break even. That figure is the outlet’s estimate rather than a studio-confirmed profit, but the point stands: plenty of viewers have likely never seen it, and a free stream removes the usual barrier.
The R rating, driven by drug use and crude sexual humour, will also put some viewers off. ScreenRant is upfront that the film is not for everyone.
Why it matters for Rogen fans
For more on Rogen’s recent work and comments, see everything we publish on Seth Rogen, including his remarks in Seth Rogen on James Franco: ‘No Plans’ to Work Together Again. Our Movies section covers other titles worth tracking down.
What happens next
With the festive season approaching, ScreenRant expects holiday films to start turning up at gatherings, and it pitches The Night Before as a late-night option for adults. There is no word in the report on how long the film will stay on Tubi, so anyone interested may want to watch sooner rather than later.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Night Before free to watch?
Yes. ScreenRant reports the 2015 film is now streaming for free on Tubi.
Who stars in The Night Before?
Seth Rogen, Anthony Mackie and Joseph Gordon-Levitt play the three leads. Nathan Fielder, Michael Shannon and Mindy Kaling also appear.
How much did The Night Before make at the box office?
ScreenRant says it earned about $52 million globally in 2015.
Is it family-friendly?
No. The film is rated R and ScreenRant highlights its drug use and graphic, comedic sexual content.
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