The leading information resource for the entertainment industry

Ночной слушатель (2006 ) More at IMDbPro » The Night Listener (original title)

Errors in geography: The zip code for the Montgomery, Wisconsin address starts with a '2', but all Wisconsin zip codes start with 5.See more »

[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 ]
See more »

Movie Connections:

Soundtrack:

God Rest Ye GentlemenSee more »

User Reviews

19 out of 28 people found the following review useful.

held my attention. 17 August 2006

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

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends: