Opening Night

About Opening Night

Actress Myrtle Gordon is a functioning alcoholic who is a few days from the opening night of her latest play, concerning a woman distraught about aging. One night a car kills one of Myrtle's fans who is chasing her limousine in an attempt to get the star's attention. Myrtle internalizes the accident and goes on a spiritual quest, but fails to finds the answers she is after. As opening night inches closer and closer, fragile Myrtle must find a way to make the show go on.

Where to Watch

Stream on The Criterion Channel, Kanopy, HBO (Via Hulu), Max. Rent on Amazon, Fandango at Home, AppleTV (cheapest: $2.99). Buy on Amazon, Fandango at Home, AppleTV (cheapest: $14.99).

Cast & Crew

Directed by John Cassavetes

Starring Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes, Ben Gazzara, Joan Blondell, Paul Stewart

Produced by Faces International Films