Overview

• At the Tribeca Film Festival, Francesca Scorsese recorded De Niro calling her father for the #goodnightbro trend on the festival’s TikTok account.
• De Niro rang four times before Scorsese answered and greeted him with “calling to say good night and sleep tight,” later blowing a kiss and saying “sleep well dear” on FaceTime.
• Scorsese, initially baffled by the late-night calls, described the prank as “a big mystery” when informed it was part of a TikTok challenge.
• The exchange has amassed millions of views and drawn praise for highlighting male loneliness and encouraging men to express care for friends.
• Their playful interaction underscores the enduring friendship of the longtime collaborators and has fueled a surge in the wholesome #goodnightbro craze.