It Only Takes a Night

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It Only Takes a Night
Directed byCallan Durlik
Written byCallan Durlik
Produced by
  • Callan Durlik
  • Josh Horneman
  • Kara Pisconeri
Starring
CinematographyJim Frater
Edited byStuart Campbell
Music byHelena Czajka
Production
company
A Touch of Madness Studios
Distributed by Screen Australia
Myriad Pictures
Release date
  • August 15, 2023 (2023-08-15)
Running time
94 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

It Only Takes a Night is a 2023 Australian romantic comedy film written and directed by Callan Durlik in his feature directorial debut. The film stars Eliza Taylor (who also executive produced) and also features George Pullar, Sana'a Shaik, Arielle Carver-O'Neill, Ana Ika, Charles Grounds and Jaime Ureta. [1] Filmed in Perth in April 2021, It Only Takes a Night follows four best friends on a girls’ night out in London. [2]

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The film was released by Screen Australia in Australia and New Zealand on August 15, 2023. Internationally, it was released by Myriad Pictures. [3] [4]

Cast

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Reception

Film critic Erin Free from FilmInk gave it a positive review praising performances of four leads. [5]

At the 2023 Western Australia Screen Culture Awards It Only Takes a Night received nomination for a Narrative Feature Film with budget over $1m. [6]

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References

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