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Midnight

1939Movie1 h 34 minNR

73

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A romantic, nostalgic comedy movie about history, with standout dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for brutality, scares or tears.

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Story

You'll have the time of your LIFE at MIDNIGHT!

An unemployed American showgirl poses as Hungarian royalty to infiltrate Parisian high society.

Feels like

Classic Screwball Comedy
Romantic Farce
Witty Dialogue
Mistaken Identity
Social Satire
Charming & Lighthearted
Feel-Good Cinema
Glamorous Setting
Clever Plotting

Cast

24 of 38

Crew

Directed by: Mitchell Leisen
Written by: Billy Wilder, Charles Brackett
Produced by: Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Music by: Friedrich Hollaender

Everyone

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Facts

March 24, 1939 · 1 h 34 min · NR

Released: March 24, 1939
Runtime: 1 h 34 min
Age rating: NR
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Original language: English
Also spoken: French
Made in: United States
Available in: 6 countries

Tropes

The End, Mistaken from Behind, Instantly Proven Wrong +9

The End
Mistaken from Behind
Instantly Proven Wrong
Gambit Pileup
Time Title
Line-of-Sight Name
Title Drop
Rich Suitor, Poor Suitor
Snowball Lie
Gold Digger
Removing the Rival
Meet Cute

12 of 36 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Midnight

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Midnight?

In the United States, Midnight streams on Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Midnight worth watching?

73

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 79).

Is Midnight okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Midnight make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Is Midnight good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Midnight use?

The EndMistaken from BehindInstantly Proven WrongGambit PileupTime TitleLine-of-Sight NameTitle DropRich Suitor, Poor SuitorSnowball LieGold DiggerRemoving the RivalMeet Cuteand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 tropes for it, including The End, Mistaken from Behind, and Instantly Proven Wrong.