Night Moves

Director: Arthur Penn
Actors: Gene Hackman, Jennifer Warren, Edward Binns
PlotA private investigator is hired by an aging actress to locate her missing teenage daughter, who has run away from home. The detective, navigating his own domestic struggles, eagerly takes on the case as a distraction from his personal life. His investigation leads him to the Florida Keys, where he uncovers a seedy underworld involving the actress's ex-lover and his dubious business dealings. As the detective delves deeper into his search, he discovers that the missing girl is intertwined with a group of suspicious acquaintances in a troubled environment.
While unraveling the mystery, the investigator faces personal conflict as it becomes evident that the investigation hits closer to home than anticipated. With each step, he's drawn into a complex web of betrayal and deceit. His pursuit is further complicated by twists and turns that test his moral compass and detective skills. As tensions rise, the investigation accelerates towards a labyrinthine conclusion, leaving him questioning motives and revealing unsettling truths. Along the journey, past and present collide in a narrative filled with unexpected revelations, forcing the detective to confront not only the puzzle he set out to solve but aspects of his own life he chose to ignore.
Writers: Alan Sharp
Release Date: 30 Aug 1975
Runtime: 100 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English, Spanish, French
Physical Media Reviews
Criterion's 4K restoration of 'Night Moves' receives mixed reviews: some praise its stunning visuals, while others find the restoration unconvincing.