Midnight's Children (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2012, Midnight's Children is a drama film directed by Deepa Mehta, running about 148 minutes. “A child and country were born at midnight once upon a time.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of a pair of children born within moments of India gaining independence from England, growing up in the country that is nothing like their parent's generation. A Canadian-British film adaptation of Salman Rushdie's novel of the same name.
Who’s in it. Midnight's Children stars Satya Bhabha as Saleem Sinai, Shahana Goswami as Amina, Shabana Azmi as Naseem and Rajat Kapoor as Aadam Aziz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Midnight's Children has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Midnight's Children page.
If you liked it. Fans of Midnight's Children tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Midnight's Children (2012)?
- In GB, Midnight's Children is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Midnight's Children worth watching?
- Midnight's Children holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Midnight's Children?
- Midnight's Children stars Satya Bhabha, Shahana Goswami, Shabana Azmi, Rajat Kapoor and Siddharth.
- When was Midnight's Children released?
- Midnight's Children was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 148 minutes.