Robin Williams, Toni Collette, Sandra Oh

A popular radio show host who, while trying to cope with a splintering romance, strikes up a telephone relationship with his biggest fan. When disturbing questions arise regarding the boy's identity, ...( read more  read more... )his life spins out of control.

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130 critics

R, 1 hr. 30 min.

Directed by: Patrick Stettner

Release Date: August 4, 2006

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DVD Release Date: January 9, 2007

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  • September 25, 2008
    Let me begin by saying that with few exceptions (One Hour Photo) Robin Williams is not a "draw" for me. But while he did seem slightly miscast in this role...he was not horrible. Just not the best choice for the role (in my opinion).

    The story itself is a little slow and not...( read more) as well executed as it could have been. It almost seemed like a "made for tv" movie at times. But it was inriguing enough to keep my interst and at times was actually even a little creepy.

    Toni Collette seldom disapoints and seems to get better, the more she challenges herself. I hope she continues to get the opportunity to do so.
  • September 11, 2008
    Not very good at all. Very slow film with very little happening in it all based around one plot idea. Based on true events, however at 76 mins long there just isn't enough to interest you.
  • July 20, 2008
    Well the music was a bit dramatic at times, but the movie overall was pretty boring. It was really predictable, and there really wasn't anything exciting about it at all.
  • June 13, 2008
    A lonely and sad movie. I wasn't surprised it was based on true happenings; the events were too disturbed. The cinematography is dark and cold, which suits the story. There are enough answers to the mystery to make it a complete story.
  • April 3, 2008
    I don't know why people would be down on this movie. Its all about the character played by Toni Collette. She has some deep secret in her past, and weaves Robin Williams, who plays a radio talk show host, into her life.
  • October 22, 2009
    Way too weird for me and really creepy too. I never got this plot at all.
  • October 2, 2009
    this is my kind of movie.watch it and surely you will be satisfied.love it very much...
  • August 21, 2009
    A dark, tense and eerie film that is short in running time but none the less an entertaining and thought provoking psychological thriller
  • August 9, 2009
    It was a really slow moving movie. I guess I expected more then what I got from this film. It was just ok for me. Although I did think the acting was good, just not so much the movie.
  • June 8, 2009
    toni was good, but this pic has serious plot holes.

Critic Reviews


October 7, 2006
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

This thriller about books, belief and betrayal covers topical terrain -- JT LeRoy and James Frey, anyone? -- but itself proves unbelievable. full review

August 10, 2006
Marcy Dermansky, About.com

At only eighty-two minutes long, the film zips along--and keeps you guessing. full review

August 5, 2006
Pete Hammond, Maxim

Early reviews compare this to Hitchcock, but Hitch was never this obvious. Even at less than 90 minutes, this is a drawn-out, butt numbing sit. full review

August 4, 2006
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

The Night Listener, a movie with lots of heart but no heartbeat. full review

August 4, 2006
Claudia Puig, USA Today

The Night Listener reveals itself in a grippingly quiet and enigmatic style reminiscent of Hitchcock. full review

August 4, 2006
A.O. Scott, The New York Times

Based on a novel by Armistead Maupin, which was based in turn on an episode in Mr. Maupins life, The Night Listener explores a shadowy region between truth and fiction.

August 3, 2006
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune

The Night Listener has flaws, particularly a double ending that raises more questions than it resolves, but it conjures a haunting mood of anxiety that settles around you like a shroud. full review

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  • bountyhunterrora
    January 18, 2007
    I probably liked this movie so much because I'm so interested in what really happened, with Maupen actually talking to the kid, Tony, and Vicki, Tony's caretaker. I've seen the story twice on 20/20. Last time they found the "kid" from the pictures (he's in his 20's now). He and his parents were freaked out. Poor guy.
  • Dannille
    January 9, 2007
    I felt lost in with this movie. After an hour of slow moving nonsense it started to play out for a few mins and then nothing. I expected more but it seems like that happends more than it use to with films today.. But this is my opinon... Others might think higher of it, but to me it was Ok.. but not any where great.
  • mschoberfrog32
    October 30, 2006
    is it ok for a fourteen year old to see? is it scary of like a thriller

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