Where to watch Opening Night in United States
Opening Night is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 12 June 2026.
About Opening Night
Opening Night is a 1977 movie in the Drama genre, directed by John Cassavetes, starring Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes and Ben Gazzara. It has a runtime of 2 hours 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 258 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Opening Night in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Opening Night trailer
Overview
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.
Top cast
Gena Rowlands
Myrtle Gordon
John Cassavetes
Maurice Aarons
Ben Gazzara
Manny Victor
Joan Blondell
Sarah Goode
Paul Stewart
David Samuels
Zohra Lampert
Dorothy Victor
Laura Johnson
Nancy Stein
John Tuell
Gus Simmons
Ray Powers
Jimmy
John Finnegan
Bobby
Louise Lewis
Kelly (as Louise Fitch)
Fred Draper
Leo
Katherine Cassavetes
Vivian
Lady Rowlands
Melva Drake
Carol Warren
Carla
Briana Carver
Lena
Angelo Grisanti
Charlie Spikes
Meade Roberts
Eddie Stein
Eleanor Zee
Sylvia Stein
David Rowlands
Doorman
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Opening Night in United States?+
In United States, you can stream Opening Night on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Is Opening Night on Netflix?+
Opening Night is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max.
How long is Opening Night?+
Opening Night has a runtime of 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).
Who stars in Opening Night?+
Opening Night stars Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes, Ben Gazzara, Joan Blondell and Paul Stewart.
When did Opening Night come out?+
Opening Night is a 1977 movie directed by John Cassavetes.
What genre is Opening Night?+
Opening Night is Drama film.
Who directed Opening Night?+
Opening Night was directed by John Cassavetes.
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