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Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

1997Movie2 h 35 minR

CrimeMystery
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic566.3Rotten Tomatoes50%65%

A slow-burning, quirky mystery movie about history and mystery, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Story

Welcome to Savannah, Georgia. A city of hot nights and cold blooded murder.

A visiting city reporter's assignment suddenly revolves around the murder trial of a local millionaire, whom he befriends.

Feels like

  • Southern Gothic
  • True Crime Mystery
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Atmospheric
  • Eccentric Personalities
  • Savannah Setting
  • Slow Burn
  • Jazz Music
  • Psychological Intrigue

Cast

24 of 41

Crew

Directed by
Clint Eastwood
Written by
John Lee Hancock
Produced by
Clint Eastwood, Arnold Stiefel
Music by
Lennie Niehaus

Everyone

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Facts

November 21, 1997 · 2 h 35 min · R

Released
November 21, 1997
Runtime
2 h 35 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Mystery, Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$35 million
Box office
$25 million
Available in
65 countries

Tropes

Real-Person Cameo, Bookends, Cloudcuckoolander +9

  • Real-Person Cameo
  • Bookends
  • Cloudcuckoolander
  • Crime of Self-Defense
  • Big Fancy House
  • Literal Metaphor
  • Sweet Home Alabama
  • Coup de Grâce
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Shrine to Self
  • Most Writers Are Writers
  • Bury Your Gays

12 of 27 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil?"

Questions about Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 56). Audiences rate it higher (65 out of 100) than critics (53).

Was Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil a box office flop?

Budget$35 million
Box office$25 million

Yes: it cost about $35 million to make and earned $25 million worldwide, 72% of its budget.

What tropes does Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil use?

Real-Person CameoBookendsCloudcuckoolanderCrime of Self-DefenseBig Fancy HouseLiteral MetaphorSweet Home AlabamaCoup de GrâceChekhov's GunShrine to SelfMost Writers Are WritersBury Your Gaysand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including Real-Person Cameo, Bookends, and Cloudcuckoolander.