A Night Like This (2025 film)
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| Directed by | Liam Calvert |
| Written by | Diego Scerrati |
| Produced by | Diego Scerrati |
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| Distributed by | Verve Pictures |
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Running time | 101 minutes[1] |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $8,959[2] |
A Night Like This is a 2025 British romantic drama film directed by Liam Calvert and written by Diego Scerrati, starring Alexander Lincoln as Oliver and Jack Brett Anderson as Lukas, with supporting performances by David Bradley, Jimmy Ericson, Beth Rylance and Kane Surry.[3] The film grossed $8,959 worldwide.
Premise
On a wintry night in London, Oliver, a broke gay actor, collides with Lukas, a well-off but floundering businessman. The unlikely pair spend the night traversing the city, facing hard truths about failure, privilege and longing, and testing whether a fleeting connection can spark purpose in their lives.[4][5]
Cast
- Alexander Lincoln as Oliver
- Jack Brett Anderson as Lukas
- David Bradley as John
- Jimmy Ericson as Daniel
- Beth Rylance as Emma
- Kane Surry as Henry
- Sam Jochim as Bartender
- Rizwan Khan as Drunk man
- Harriet Olivia-Wilson as Nurse
Background and release
The film premiered at BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival on 28 March 2025.[6] Promotion included the release of the first official trailer highlighting the lead pairing of Alexander Lincoln and Jack Brett Anderson.[3]
Reception
Critical reception was mixed. The Guardian praised the concept of a nocturnal encounter but found the execution flat.[4] Attitude noted the chemistry between the leads and its focus on queer connection.[7] Instinct Magazine described the film as “a refreshing take on queer connection.”[8] Stage and Cinema offered commentary on the performances and the film's nocturnal pacing.[5]
Accolades
- Winner – FilmOut Festival Award, Best International Feature (FilmOut San Diego, 2025).[9]
- Winner – All the Lovers Award, Best Feature Film (Lovers Film Festival, 2025).[9]
References
- ^ "A Night Like This (15)". BBFC. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
- ^ "A Night Like This". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ a b "A Night Like This – Alexander Lincoln and Jack Brett Anderson star in first official trailer". Gay Times. 2025. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ a b "A Night Like This review – interesting nocturnal connection rendered flat". The Guardian. 22 September 2025. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ a b "A Night Like This". Stage and Cinema. 22 October 2025. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ "A Night Like This (BFI Flare 2025)". BFI. 2025. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ "A Night Like This review". Attitude. 2025. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ "A Night Like This: A refreshing take on queer connection". Instinct Magazine. 2025. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ a b "A Night Like This – Awards". IMDb. Retrieved 24 November 2025.