Midnight Son (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2011, Midnight Son is an action, drama and horror film directed by Scott Leberecht, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. MIDNIGHT SON is the story of Jacob, a young man confined to a life of isolation, due to a rare skin disorder that prevents him from being exposed to sunlight. His world opens up when he meets Mary, a local bartender, and falls in love. Tragically, Jacob’s actions become increasingly bizarre as he struggles to cope with the effects of his worsening condition. Forced by the disease to drink human blood for sustenance, he must control his increasingly violent tendencies as local law enforcement narrow their focus on him as a suspect in a series of grisly murders.
Who’s in it. Midnight Son stars Tracey Walter as Janitor, Arlen Escarpeta as Russell, Larry Cedar as Detective Ginslegh and Shawn-Caulin Young as Bar Patron (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Midnight Son has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Midnight Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of Midnight Son tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Midnight Son (2011)?
- In US, Midnight Son is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Midnight Son worth watching?
- Midnight Son holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Midnight Son?
- Midnight Son stars Tracey Walter, Arlen Escarpeta, Larry Cedar, Shawn-Caulin Young and Zak Kilberg.
- When was Midnight Son released?
- Midnight Son was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.