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Overnight

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78% Tomatometer 74 Reviews 72% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
This documentary follows Troy Duffy, a brash, foul-mouthed bartender whose screenplay for an action film called "Boondock Saints" scores him a generous contract to write and direct the film for Harvey Weinstein at Miramax Studios. Duffy's band, the Brood, is also in the midst of signing a contract with Madonna's Maverick Records. Duffy's fiery manner is instrumental to his success, but when the deals go sour, no one seems safe from his explosive temper.
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Critics Consensus

This absorbing but wince-inducing documentary is a cautionary tale about the costs of hubris in the world of indie film.

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Nathan Rabin AV Club May 10, 2008
Tony Montana and Mark Brian Smith's acidic, vitriolic takedown of Duffy boasts the abrasive intensity of a migraine headache and the depth and scope of a bona fide American tragedy. Go to Full Review
David Fear Time Out Aug 16, 2007
A portrait of Hollywood hubris extraordinaire. Go to Full Review
Peter Travers Rolling Stone Aug 14, 2007
3/4
[An] unflinching depiction of a would-be Tarantino turning himself into chopped liver. Go to Full Review
Miles Fielder The List Apr 25, 2019
3/5
There's an element of revenge in it, with the filmmakers editing their footage in a way that highlights Duffy's bad behavior -- but, for the most part, their subject sinks himself. Go to Full Review
Jarrod Walker FilmFocus Oct 18, 2008
4/5
Wendy Mitchell Film4 May 10, 2008
Duffy's story is a potentially notable one, but this documentary's amateur production values and the man's grating personality make it not-so-enjoyable watching. Go to Full Review
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Joe H. @pochojoe Jan 22, 2026 A perfect fly-on-the-wall documentary about a narcissist in an industry that runs on bravado. See more
Geke g @RT40239519 Aug 20, 2024 The real arthouse film See more
Kae T @RT28472826 Aug 20, 2024 A great documentary touching on the subject of indie filmmaking and its hubris! See more
Bulgantamir B @RT36664197 Aug 2, 2024 The director's skills are good See more
Munkhjargal A @RT28084692 Jul 28, 2024 this documentary follows Troy Duffy, a bartender who was given a generous contract by the director. Duffy's band The Brood are also in the process of signing with Madonna's Maverick Records. Duffy's frenzy plays a key role in his success, but no one is safe from his explosive temper when a deal goes awry. See more
Bahad j @RT27093708 Jul 27, 2024 The idea behind this movie moved me a lot, but it was a movie with really satisfying expectations.wow best See more
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Mark Brian Smith

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Tony Montana

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Mark Brian Smith

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Mark Brian Smith

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Mark Brian Smith

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Tony Montana

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Synopsis This documentary follows Troy Duffy, a brash, foul-mouthed bartender whose screenplay for an action film called "Boondock Saints" scores him a generous contract to write and direct the film for Harvey Weinstein at Miramax Studios. Duffy's band, the Brood, is also in the midst of signing a contract with Madonna's Maverick Records. Duffy's fiery manner is instrumental to his success, but when the deals go sour, no one seems safe from his explosive temper.
Director
Mark Brian Smith, Tony Montana
Producer
Mark Brian Smith, Tony Montana
Screenwriter
Anthony Pertesis, Mark Brian Smith
Distributor
ThinkFilm
Production Co
Black & White Productions
Rating
R (Pervasive Strong Language|Some Nudity|Sexual References)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 5, 2004, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 18, 2016
Runtime
1h 55m
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