The Night Before (2015) Apr 2026

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)

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". The night descends into chaos when Isaac’s wife