Before (2015) - The Night

The story centers on a 14-year tradition established after Ethan’s parents passed away just before Christmas. To ensure he was never alone, his friends Isaac and Chris dedicated every Christmas Eve to debauchery and a quest for the "Nutcracker Ball," a legendary secret party. As adulthood sets in—with Isaac expecting his first child and Chris finding fame as a pro athlete—the trio decides to make this their final "big night".

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)

Some reviewers noted that while funny, it doesn't quite reach the iconic status of Rogen’s previous hits like This Is The End . The story centers on a 14-year tradition established

As of April 2026, the film is available to stream or rent on platforms such as Amazon Prime Video and Netflix . is a 2015 R-rated holiday comedy directed by Jonathan Levine

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