Midnight (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1949, Midnight is a drama and crime film directed by Tito Davison, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A villain has his cronies kidnap a teacher and pretends to be him, teaching in a hidden town.
Who’s in it. Midnight stars Arturo de Córdova as Daniel Benitez, Elsa Aguirre as Cora Moreno, Marga López as Rosita and Carlos López Moctezuma as Sr. Carrasco, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Midnight has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Midnight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Midnight tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Midnight (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Midnight change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Midnight worth watching?
- Midnight holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Midnight?
- Midnight stars Arturo de Córdova, Elsa Aguirre, Marga López, Carlos López Moctezuma and José Elías Moreno.
- When was Midnight released?
- Midnight was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.