Midnight Express (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1978, Midnight Express is a drama and crime film directed by Alan Parker, running about 121 minutes. “Walk into the incredible true experience of Billy Hayes, and bring all the courage you can!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Billy Hayes is caught attempting to smuggle drugs out of Turkey. The Turkish courts decide to make an example of him, sentencing him to more than 30 years in prison. Hayes has two opportunities for release: the appeals made by his lawyer, his family, and the American government, or the "Midnight Express".
Who’s in it. Midnight Express stars Brad Davis as Billy Hayes, Irene Miracle as Susan, Bo Hopkins as Tex and Paolo Bonacelli as Rifki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Midnight Express has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $35M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV 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 Midnight Express page.
If you liked it. Fans of Midnight Express tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Midnight Express (1978)?
- In US, Midnight Express is available to stream on fuboTV, 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 Midnight Express worth watching?
- Midnight Express holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Midnight Express?
- Midnight Express stars Brad Davis, Irene Miracle, Bo Hopkins, Paolo Bonacelli and Paul L. Smith.
- When was Midnight Express released?
- Midnight Express was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.