The Long Kiss Goodnight 30th Anniversary
Get ready to rediscover a cult classic as The Long Kiss Goodnight celebrates its 30th anniversary with a special screening. This action-packed thriller has stood the test of time, and its unique blend of suspense, humour, and explosive action is sure to entertain.
Dir: Renny Harlin
Cast: Geena Davis, Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Malahide, Craig Bierko, Brian Cox, Sharon Washington, David Morse, G.D. Spradlin
121 mins · 1996 · United States of America, Canada · Cert 15 · English
IMDb 6.8/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 67% · Metacritic 43/100 · TMDB 6.6/10 · Trakt 72%
Awards: 3 nominations total
The Long Kiss Goodnight (30th Anniversary)
20 Nov 2026
Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater (Greenhithe)
Are you in the mood for a classic action thriller with a strong female lead and plenty of twists and turns? The Long Kiss Goodnight, directed by Renny Harlin and starring Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson, is a film that has gained a cult following over the years, and its 30th anniversary screening is an event not to be missed. The movie follows Samantha Caine, a small-town schoolteacher and mom with no memory of her life before washing up on a beach eight years ago. As she begins to uncover her past, she discovers she used to be a deadly CIA assassin, and must return to her old ways to take down the people who tried to erase her.
The Long Kiss Goodnight is a crime, action, mystery, and thriller film, with a runtime of 121 minutes and a certificate 15 rating. The film has received mainly positive reviews, with a 67% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 72% on Trakt. Viewers have praised the film's entertaining action sequences, witty dialogue, and strong performances from the lead actors. With its unique blend of suspense, humour, and explosive action, The Long Kiss Goodnight is a film that has stood the test of time and continues to entertain audiences today.
The film's scores are impressive, with a 6.8/10 rating on IMDb, 6.6/10 on TMDB, and 72% on Trakt. The film also received three nominations and has been included on lists of top action films. The Long Kiss Goodnight has been praised for its well-crafted screenplay, written by Shane Black, and its complex and dynamic characters. The film's director, Renny Harlin, has stated that The Long Kiss Goodnight is his favourite film, and that it was a great experience to make.
The 30th anniversary screening of The Long Kiss Goodnight will take place on Friday, 20 November 2026, at the Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater in Greenhithe. Tickets are on sale with the button beside the article. Don't miss this opportunity to rediscover a cult classic and experience the thrilling action and suspense of The Long Kiss Goodnight on the big screen.
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What viewers say
SimonYNWA · 7/10
Completely overblown and ridiculous, this still works surprisingly well and has "guilty pleasure" written all over it. A lot of enjoyment comes from seeing an actress you wouldn't expect turn into a great action heroine. Like Liam Neeson in the Taken franchise, Geena Davis takes on an unfamiliar role, chews the scenery and has a blast and a lot of what makes this film so watchable is seeing her transformation. The script by Shane Black shows its…
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notnixon · 10/10
Advocates of Die Hard being the best Christmas movie have clearly forgotten about this. For a start, it's a proper Christmas movie rather than a movie set at Christmas. And if you don't know, now you know!
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nmahoney416 · 7/10
Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson are a lot of fun in this very cheesy and 90s Christmas action movie. Shane Black's script has some good humor and great lines for Samuel L. Jackson.
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The_Argentinian
All I knew about this is that's considered a cult Christmas classic. I thought the story was too convoluted. Maybe it gets easier to follow who is who on repeated watches. But I didn't think it was that good to revisit it. Good, fun ending, though.
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ZYXS · 10/10
If you know your ABC this is your popcorn
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sylvzar
Geena Davis - absolutely iconic in this film. 30 years later still holds up as one of the most fun action films of the 90s. Don't hesitate to rewatch.
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john watches movies · 5/10
Started off well, then ran off the rails, crashed through the brush, and chased Richard Kimble.
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TKPNPodcast · 5/10
I swear Renny Harlin was Geena Davis's kryptonite. This and Cutthroat Island stopped her lead roles in Hollywood in their tracks and both times, with reason. Not a good film despite a screenplay by Shane Black and good actors all around.
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