Opening Night
The Show Must Go On…
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.
Directed by John Cassavetes
Starring Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes, Ben Gazzara, Joan Blondell, Paul Stewart
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Opening Night is currently streaming on Max, Criterion Channel, Mometu, and HBO Max Amazon Channel in the United States. Availability last checked October 29, 2026.
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12/22/1977
English
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