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Midnight Madness

1980Movie1 h 52 minPG

ComedyFamily
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic28–Rotten Tomatoes–70%

A thrilling, fast-paced comedy movie about everyday modern life and mystery.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for tears, scares or romance.

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Story

The most fun you'll ever have... in the dark!

A genius grad student organizes an all-night treasure hunt in which five rival teams composed of colorful oddballs furiously match wits with one another while trying to locate and decipher various cryptic clues planted ingeniously around Los Angeles.

Feels like

  • Comedy
  • Treasure Hunt
  • 1980s
  • Cult Classic
  • Physical Humor
  • Fast-Paced
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Pop Culture

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Michael Nankin, David Wechter
Written by
Michael Nankin, David Wechter
Produced by
Ron Miller
Music by
Julius Wechter

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 8, 1980 · 1 h 52 min · PG

Released
February 8, 1980
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Buccaneer Broadcaster, Scavenger Hunt, Bragging Rights Reward +9

  • Buccaneer Broadcaster
  • Scavenger Hunt
  • Bragging Rights Reward
  • MacGyvering
  • Only Sane Man
  • Recycled In Space
  • The Big Race
  • Product Placement
  • Nerd Glasses
  • Breaking the Fourth Wall
  • Big Eater
  • Epic Race

12 of 61 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Midnight Madness?"

Questions about Midnight Madness

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Midnight Madness?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Midnight Madness from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Midnight Madness worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 6.3 and Metacritic 28). Audiences rate it higher (67 out of 100) than critics (28).

Is Midnight Madness okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Midnight Madness make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Midnight Madness?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 3 for wholesome.

What tropes does Midnight Madness use?

Buccaneer BroadcasterScavenger HuntBragging Rights RewardMacGyveringOnly Sane ManRecycled In SpaceThe Big RaceProduct PlacementNerd GlassesBreaking the Fourth WallBig EaterEpic Raceand 49 more

TV Tropes lists 61 tropes for it, including Buccaneer Broadcaster, Scavenger Hunt, and Bragging Rights Reward.