The Horn Blows at Midnight

1945Movie1 h 18 minNR

54
MediocreGoodWatch score
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

A trumpet player in a radio orchestra falls asleep during a commercial and dreams he's Athanael, an angel deputized to blow the Last Trumpet at exactly midnight on Earth, thus marking the end of the world.

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  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Directed by
Raoul Walsh
Produced by
Mark Hellinger
Music by
Franz Waxman

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Facts

April 28, 1945 · 1 h 18 min · NR

Released
April 28, 1945
Runtime
1 h 18 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Fantasy, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

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Where can I stream The Horn Blows at Midnight?

In the United States, The Horn Blows at Midnight streams on TCM, and it is free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is The Horn Blows at Midnight worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 60).

Is The Horn Blows at Midnight okay for kids?

NR

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

Will The Horn Blows at Midnight make me laugh?

Light

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

Will I feel good after watching The Horn Blows at Midnight?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.