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   Aug 3, 2006 · An atmospheric Hitchcockian thriller (more "Vertigo" than "Psycho"), featuring some of Williams' subtlest work as an actor, "The Night Listener" is supposedly inspired by something that actually happened to its screenwriter, Armistead Maupin, author of the addictive "Tales of the City" stories and the novel on which this movie is based. I don't ...

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   40% Tomatometer 136 Reviews 35% Audience Score 50,000+ Ratings Gabriel Noone (Robin Williams), a writer and host of a late-night radio show, begins a phone correspondence with Pete (Rory...

   • 35% (1.9K)
   • Director: Patrick Stettner

   • Content Rating: R
   • Actors: Robin Williams

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   Is the Night Listener a good movie?

   • The Night Listener is intriguing, thought-provoking and harrowing by turns, with fine central and supporting performances and a richly satisfying feel. September 23, 2006 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… In the film, these profound themes become window dressing for a badly misconceived effort to turn Maupin into Hitchcock... May 12, 2020 | Full Review…

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   Was 'the Night Listener' based on a true story?

   • An atmospheric Hitchcockian thriller (more "Vertigo" than "Psycho"), featuring some of Williams' subtlest work as an actor, "The Night Listener" is supposedly inspired by something that actually happened to its screenwriter, Armistead Maupin, author of the addictive "Tales of the City" stories and the novel on which this movie is based.

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   Is the Night Listener a musical?

   • The Night Listener became a feature film starring Robin Williams and Toni Collette. He is currently writing a musical version of Tales of the City with Jason Sellards (aka Jake Shears) and John Garden (aka JJ) of the disco and glam rock-inspired pop group Scissor Sisters. Tales will be directed by Jason Moore (Avenue Q and Shrek).

   The Night Listener by Armistead Maupin - Goodreads

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   What happens in the Night Listener?

   • Pete is getting a mentor, and perhaps some extra publicity for his soon-to-be-published book. Gabe is getting a distraction from his woes, and some reassurance that maybe he's not really such a bad guy. "The Night Listener" is dark and muted in tone. It begins in a radio studio with Gabe's hushed, hypnotic voice.

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   TOP CRITIC. Full Review | Original Score: C | Mar 3, 2007. Daniel Eagan Film Journal International. A somber storyline, empty scares and a deceptive ending are not likely to spell box-office...

5. www.tvguide.com › movies › the-night-listenerThe Night Listener - Movie Reviews and Movie Ratings - TV Guide

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   The Night Listener Reviews. 51 Metascore. 2006. 1 hr 21 mins. Horror, Suspense. R. Watchlist. Where to Watch. Robin Williams stars in this riveting and twisty mystery about a radio host who...

6. www.goodreads.com › book › showThe Night Listener by Armistead Maupin | Goodreads

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   Jan 1, 2000 · Armistead Maupin. 3.68. 5,715 ratings439 reviews. Gabriel Noone forms a bond with a young, troubled listener to his late-night radio show. As Noone's friendship with the dying boy grows, he feels he can unlock his innermost feelings. But troubling questions arise, and he is forced to confront all his relationships - familial, romantic and erotic.

   • 3.7/5 (5.7K)

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7. www.commonsensemedia.org › the-night-listenerThe Night Listener Movie Review | Common Sense Media

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   Complex mystery/thriller is best for adults. Read Common Sense Media's The Night Listener review, age rating, and parents guide.

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   On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 40% of 136 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.5/10. The website's consensus reads: "This psychological thriller compels by blurring the line between truth and fiction; unfortunately, the film itself gets muddled in a hazy account of Maupin's original novel."