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Middle of the Night

1959·Movie
1h 58min
68
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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Family, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

For every girl who was ever involved with an older man!

Jerry Kingsley is a wealthy garment manufacturer left lonely in his 50s when his wife dies. Despite the difference in their ages, he strikes up a romance with divorced 24-year-old receptionist Betty. The relationship is dismissed by his daughter, Lillian, discouraged by his sister, Evelyn, and denounced by Betty's mother. But when Jerry begins to mention marriage, even Betty is forced to confront her ambivalence.
Intergenerational RomanceAge Gap RelationshipCharacter-Driven DramaMelancholy & Pathos1950s New YorkSocial CommentaryIntimate StorytellingStrong Performances

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Middle of the Night legally?

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Is Middle of the Night worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Middle of the Night?

1 h 58 min

Middle of the Night runs 1 h 58 min.

What language is Middle of the Night in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Middle of the Night use?

Parental Sexuality SquickSex with the ExMaiden AuntInsecure Love InterestAwful Wedded LifeSexy SecretarySexy Discretion Shot"The Reason You Suck" SpeechDaddy's GirlShipper on DeckParent with New ParamourTitle Dropand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for Middle of the Night, including Parental Sexuality Squick, Sex with the Ex, Maiden Aunt.