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The Vast of Night

The Vast of Night

Drama · Mystery · Science Fiction · 2019

At the dawn of the space-race, two radio-obsessed teens discover a strange frequency over the airwaves in what becomes the most important night of their lives and in the history of their small town.

Movie details

The Vast of Night

“There’s something in the sky.”

2019 Drama · Mystery · Science Fiction 1h 31m

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6.6 / 10

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At the dawn of the space-race, two radio-obsessed teens discover a strange frequency over the airwaves in what becomes the most important night of their lives and in the history of their small town.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Andrew Patterson

Written by

Andrew Patterson · Craig W. Sanger

Sierra McCormick

Sierra McCormick

Fay Crocker

Jake Horowitz

Jake Horowitz

Everett

Bruce Davis

Bruce Davis

Billy (voice)

Gail Cronauer

Gail Cronauer

Mabel Blanche

Cheyenne Barton

Cheyenne Barton

Bertsie

Mark Banik

Mark Banik

Gerald

Gregory Peyton

Gregory Peyton

Benny Wade

Court is in session

Put The Vast of Night on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Arthouse Gremlin

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.