Name: Midnight Family
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2019-03-29
Duration: 1 h 21 min

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In Mexico City's wealthiest neighborhoods, the Ochoa family runs a for-profit ambulance, competing with other unlicensed EMTs for patients in need of urgent care. In this cutthroat industry, they struggle to keep their financial needs from compromising the people in their care.

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Directed by: Luke Lorentzen
Written by: Luke Lorentzen
Produced by: Kellen Quinn, Luke Lorentzen, Daniela Alatorre
Music by: Los Shajatos

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March 29, 2019 · 1 h 21 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released: March 29, 2019
Runtime: 1 h 21 min
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres: Documentary
Original language: Spanish
Also spoken: French
Made in: Mexico
Available in: 14 countries

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Where can I stream Midnight Family?

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In the United States, Midnight Family streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Midnight Family worth watching?

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Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 81). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (73).

Is Midnight Family plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Midnight Family in English?

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No, it was made in Spanish, with some French.