PG-13

The Night Before

You lost your father's car. Sold your prom date. And a guy named 'Tito' wants you dead.

1988 • 85 min • Comedy · Romance

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Synopsis

A popular beauty surprisingly asks a nerd to take her to the prom. He wakes up hours later in a sleazy alley. She's missing but he remembers nothing about it.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

97 reviews

62 Audience · 97 · 100%

A high school nerd surprisingly lands a prom date with a popular girl, only to wake up in a gritty alley with amnesia and his date missing. He tries to retrace his steps to find her and unravel the mystery of their wild night. Expect a quirky, fast-paced adventure.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 4/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 4/10
Romance & sensuality: 3/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Some suggestive humor and innuendo
References to adult situations and locations
Brief depiction of characters tied up

What it models well

Problem-solving under pressure
Unexpected friendships
Perseverance

Talk about it after

Judging people by appearances
Trusting your instincts
The consequences of impulsive decisions

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for The Night Before. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.