The Midnight Orchestra (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2016, The Midnight Orchestra is a comedy and drama film directed by Jérôme Cohen-Olivar, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. After leaving Morocco amidst racial tensions spurred by the Yom Kippur war, the son of a once famous Jewish musician travels to his home country to bury his father. As he meets the members of the band, his life unexpectedly transforms.
Who’s in it. The Midnight Orchestra stars Gad Elmaleh as Rabbi Moshe, Hassan El Fad as Mr. Hazan, Avishay Benazra as Michael Botbol and Aziz Dadas as Ali, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Midnight Orchestra has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Chai Flicks. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Midnight Orchestra page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Midnight Orchestra tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Midnight Orchestra (2016)?
- In US, The Midnight Orchestra is available to stream on Chai Flicks. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Midnight Orchestra worth watching?
- The Midnight Orchestra holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Midnight Orchestra?
- The Midnight Orchestra stars Gad Elmaleh, Hassan El Fad, Avishay Benazra, Aziz Dadas and Amal Ayouch.
- When was The Midnight Orchestra released?
- The Midnight Orchestra was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.