The Night Before (2015) -

The night descends into chaos when Isaac’s wife gifts him a box of various drugs, leading to a series of surreal and hilarious misadventures across the city. Release Date: November 20, 2015 (USA). Director: Jonathan Levine . Key Cast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Ethan. Seth Rogen as Isaac. Anthony Mackie as Chris.

It holds a "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes , with viewers praising its blend of heart and absurdity. Viewing Options

is a 2015 R-rated holiday comedy directed by Jonathan Levine. The film follows three lifelong best friends—Ethan (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), Isaac (Seth Rogen), and Chris (Anthony Mackie)—as they reunite for one final, drug-fueled Christmas Eve tradition in New York City. Plot Summary The Night Before (2015)

As of April 2026, the film is available to stream or rent on platforms such as Amazon Prime Video and Netflix .

Critics and fans often highlight Michael Shannon's performance and Seth Rogen’s intense "drug trip" scenes, particularly one involving a church service. The night descends into chaos when Isaac’s wife

Some reviewers noted that while funny, it doesn't quite reach the iconic status of Rogen’s previous hits like This Is The End .

as Mr. Green (their mysterious weed dealer). Lizzy Caplan as Diana (Ethan's ex-girlfriend). Cameos: Includes Miley Cyrus and James Franco. Critical & Audience Reception Key Cast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Ethan

The film is generally viewed as a modern cult classic for those who enjoy raunchy "bromance" comedies like Superbad or Pineapple Express .