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Midnight Run

1988Movie2 h 6 minR

ComedyCrime
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Letterboxd3.9/5Metacritic787.9Rotten Tomatoes95%87%

A nostalgic, thrilling comedy movie about crime and everyday modern life, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares or romance.

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Story

This could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

A bounty hunter pursues a former Mafia accountant who is also being chased by a rival bounty hunter, the F.B.I., and his old mob boss after jumping bail.

Feels like

  • Classic Buddy Cop Comedy
  • Witty Dialogue-Driven
  • Road Trip Adventure
  • Chemistry-Rich Performances
  • Crime Capers
  • Nostalgic 80s Action
  • Opposites Attract Dynamic
  • Fast-Paced Pacing
  • Crowd Pleaser

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Martin Brest
Written by
George Gallo
Produced by
Martin Brest
Music by
Danny Elfman

Everyone

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

Facts

July 20, 1988 · 2 h 6 min · R

Released
July 20, 1988
Runtime
2 h 6 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$38 million
Available in
80 countries

Tropes

Event Title, Laughably Evil, Look Behind You +9

  • Event Title
  • Laughably Evil
  • Look Behind You
  • "Not So Different" Remark
  • You Said You Would Let Them Go
  • Angry Guard Dog
  • Call-Back
  • Authentication by Newspaper
  • Impersonating an Officer
  • Irony
  • Everybody Smokes
  • Apparently Powerless Puppetmaster

12 of 92 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Midnight Run

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Midnight Run?

NetflixYouTube TV

In the United States, Midnight Run streams on Netflix and YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Midnight Run worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.5, Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 78).

Will Midnight Run make me laugh?

Funny

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

Can I half-watch Midnight Run?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Midnight Run use?

Event TitleLaughably EvilLook Behind You"Not So Different" RemarkYou Said You Would Let Them GoAngry Guard DogCall-BackAuthentication by NewspaperImpersonating an OfficerIronyEverybody SmokesApparently Powerless Puppetmasterand 80 more

TV Tropes lists 92 tropes for it, including Event Title, Laughably Evil, and Look Behind You.