That Good Night (film)

That Good Night is a 2017 British drama film directed by Eric Styles and starring John Hurt, Sofia Helin, Max Brown, and Erin Richards. It is based on the play of the same name by N.J. Crisp. The film follows the story of Ralph (played by Hurt), a terminally ill screenwriter who travels to the Algarve, Portugal, with his younger wife Anna (Helin) to reconcile with his estranged son Michael (Brown) and to plan for his assisted suicide with the help of a mysterious visitor (Charles, played by Noah Taylor). That Good Night explores themes of mortality, family relationships, and the right to die. It was one of John Hurt's final film roles, and was released posthumously. The film received mixed reviews, with critics praising Hurt's performance but noting the slow pace and melodramatic elements of the plot.