Permanent Midnight (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1998, Permanent Midnight is a drama and romance film directed by David Veloz, running about 88 minutes. “He had a great job, beautiful wife and a habit the size of Utah.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Juggling increasing career success and a growing heroin habit, a television comedy writer attempts to go down a path of improvement.
Who’s in it. Permanent Midnight stars Ben Stiller as Jerry Stahl, Maria Bello as Kitty, Jay Paulson as Phoenix Punk and Spencer Garrett as Brad / Tim from Mr. Chompers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Permanent Midnight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Permanent Midnight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Permanent Midnight tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Permanent Midnight (1998)?
- In US, Permanent Midnight is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Permanent Midnight worth watching?
- Permanent Midnight holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Permanent Midnight?
- Permanent Midnight stars Ben Stiller, Maria Bello, Jay Paulson, Spencer Garrett and Owen Wilson.
- When was Permanent Midnight released?
- Permanent Midnight was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.