Directed and written by Jim Jarmusch.

Fun facts

• Winona Ryder who is a taxi driver in Los angels is Joyce - Will’s mother in Stranger Things
• Giancarlo Esposito who is a passenger in New York is Gus Fling in Breaking Bad
• Jarmusch wrote the screenplay in about eight days, and the choice of certain cities was largely based on the actors with whom he wanted to work.

Summary

Night on Earth features five comedic vignettes set in five different cities ( Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Rome, Helsinki), all unfolding over the course of one night. Each story revolves around a unique taxi driver and their passengers. Even the film is primarily shot within the confines of taxies, it manages to maintain interest through clever camera work and humorous dialogue. The stories offer a variety of tones, from the cool vibe of Los Angeles to the humor of New York and Paris, and the heartwarming moments in Paris and Helsinki.