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.
The film is generally viewed as a modern cult classic for those who enjoy raunchy "bromance" comedies like Superbad or Pineapple Express . 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 . The night descends into chaos when Isaac’s wife
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 Key Cast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Ethan
Critics and fans often highlight Michael Shannon's performance and Seth Rogen’s intense "drug trip" scenes, particularly one involving a church service.
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
Some reviewers noted that while funny, it doesn't quite reach the iconic status of Rogen’s previous hits like This Is The End .