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Release Date:
4 AUGUSZTUS 2006 (USA) moreTagline:
Listen for the truth. morePlot:
In the midst of his crumbling relationship, a radio show host begins speaking to his biggest fan, a young boy, via the telephone. But when questions about the boy's identity come up, the host's life is thrown into chaos. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
2 nominations moreUser Comments:
held my attention more (150 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Robin Williams | ... | Gabriel Noone | |
| Toni Collette | ... | Donna D. Logand | |
| Joe Morton | ... | Ashe | |
| Bobby Cannavale | ... | Jess | |
| Rory Culkin | ... | Pete D. Logand | |
| Sandra Oh | ... | Anna | |
| John Cullum | ... | Pap Noone | |
| Lisa Emery | ... | Darlie Noone | |
| Guenia Lemos | ... | Female Neighbor | |
| Marcia Haufrecht | ... | Pant Suited Woman (as Marcia Halfrecht) | |
| Nick Gregory | ... | Flight Attendant | |
| Ed Jewett | ... | Mail Clerk | |
| Becky Ann Baker | ... | Waitress | |
| Billy Vann | ... | Taxi Driver | |
| E.J. Carroll | ... | Hospital Security Guard |
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Rated R for language and some disquieting sexual content.Parents Guide:
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USA:81 min (DVD version) | USA:91 min (Sundance Film Festival) | USA:82 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
USA:R (certificate #42175) | Ireland:16 | UK:15 | Singapore:M18 | Finland:K-15 | Portugal:M/16 | New Zealand:M | Netherlands:12 | Germany:16Fun Stuff
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At 5 minutes and 58 seconds into the film, Armistead Maupin's real-life husband, Christopher Turner, appears playing Jess's (Bobby Cannavale) friend that Gabriel (Robin Williams) refers to facetiously as "Lucifer" (Jess corrects him and says, "Lucien. He's just a friend"). moreGoofs:
Errors in geography: The zip code for the Montgomery, Wisconsin address starts with a '2', but all Wisconsin zip codes start with 5. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Gabriel Noone: [Black screen. Sounds of squeaking chair as someone sits down, microphone squealing, paper rustling, and a thump] Ready?
[Sound of one breath blown into microphone]
Gabriel Noone: [Unknown woman mumbles]
Gabriel Noone: Yeah, let's try it like that.
[Paper rustling]
Gabriel Noone: [Unknown woman mumbles again]
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The Night Listener held my attention, with Robin Williams shining as a New York City radio host who becomes enamored with his friendship with a 14 year old boy (Rory Culkin) who is very ill. Williams has never met the boy in person, as they have only been in contact by talking on the telephone. However, Williams' ex-boyfriend (nice job from Bobby Cannavale) raises doubt about the boy, which prompts Williams to arrange a meeting with him in person. What follows makes a permanent impact on Williams in a way he does not expect. I will leave it at that. Toni Collette also stars.
I enjoyed this film, with Toni Collette giving a memorable portrayal of Culkin's adoptive mother. Sandra Oh also starred as Williams' friend. The Night Listener is inspired by actual events, and it has a somber, almost creepy silence throughout. At times it is predictable, no thanks to some of the reviews I read before seeing the movie and just due to logic, but I liked it anyway. I enjoy Williams in roles like this, more so than his comedic characters so that was an added bonus for me. Recommended. 8/10