Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlistdirected by Peter Sollett
2008 · United States · 1h 29m

Every night has a soundtrack.
About
Set against the vibrant and neon-lit backdrop of New York City's underground music scene, the story follows Nick, a heartbroken teenager struggling to move on from his recent breakup with the popular but manipulative Tris. His life takes an unexpected turn when he is approached by Norah, an acquaintance of Tris who expresses an immediate and genuine interest in Nick. What begins as a spontaneous encounter at a crowded club quickly spirals into a whirlwind, chaotic adventure across the city. As the night unfolds, Nick and Norah find themselves entangled in a series of serendipitous complications, including the persistent reappearance of Tris and her new boyfriend, as well as an urgent, city-wide search for Norah's intoxicated best friend, Caroline. Accompanied by the members of Nick's queer rock band, the pair navigates subway stations, late-night diners, and legendary music venues in a race against time. The core of their journey is an evolving connection built on their shared love for music and a growing sense of mutual understanding. Throughout the night, they are forced to confront their own insecurities, past disappointments, and the uncertain nature of their burgeoning relationship, all while attempting to make sense of the tangled web of their social circles. As the sun begins to rise, Nick and Norah are left to reconcile the memories of their pasts with the potential of a future together, questioning exactly what they want from each other in the wake of such an unforgettable experience.
Cast & crew
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- Michael Cera

- Kat Dennings

- Aaron Yoo

- Rafi Gavron

- Ari Graynor

- Alexis Dziena

- Jonathan B. Wright

- Zachary Booth

- Jay Baruchel

- Justin Rice

- Christian Rudder

- Giorgio Angelini

- Darbie Nowatka
- Cully Symington
- Jeremy Haines
- Sammy Marc Rubin
- Glenn Kubota

- Marika Daciuk

- Marcel Simoneau

- Seth Meyers

- Lorene Scafaria

- Andy Samberg

- Billy Griffith

- Ruth Maleczech

- Eddie Kaye Thomas

- Frankie Faison

- Marilyn McDonald
- John Cho

- Kevin Corrigan

- John Cantwell

- Nora Burns
- Eric Bernat
- Toney Chem
- Devendra Banhart
- Steve Antonucci
- Joey Auzenne

- Joseph Basile
- Rachel Cohn
- Simon Dasher
- Stephanie Ellis

- Natalia Fedner
- Cassidy Gard

- Joe Giorgio

- Vanessa Hardy
- Mimi Imfurst

- Jonesy
- David Levithan

- Kelli Mandruk

- Lance R. Marshall
- The Nellie Olesons

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