Name: One Night Stand
Director: Mike Figgis
Genre: Drama
Released: 1997-01-01
Duration: 102 min
Rating: 5.6
Cast: Wesley Snipes, Nastassja Kinski, Kyle MacLachlan, Ming-Na Wen, Robert Downey Jr.

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Runtime1h 42m

Released1997

Budget$24M

Box office$2.6M

DirectorMike Figgis

About This Movie

One Night Stand is this atmospheric drama that kinda draws you in with its complex characters and moral ambiguity. Mike Figgis really captures that uneasy vibe of Los Angeles and New York, juxtaposing Max's seemingly perfect life with the chaos of desire and consequences. The pacing feels deliberate, allowing the tension to simmer as Max's interactions with Karen unfold. You get a sense of the fragility of relationships here, with performances that are just raw and real. The practical effects are minimal, but they don't distract from the emotional weight. It’s not just about a fling; it’s about the ripples that one night can create in a carefully constructed life. Definitely a film that lingers in your mind long after the credits roll.

Focus on the emotional depth of the characters. · Pay attention to the contrasting settings of LA and NYC. · Consider the impact of Max's choices on his family dynamic.