Midnight Run (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1988, Midnight Run is an action, comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Martin Brest, running about 126 minutes. “This could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An accountant embezzles $15 million of mob money, jumps bail and is chased by bounty hunters, the FBI, and the Mafia.
Who’s in it. Midnight Run stars Robert De Niro as Jack Walsh, Charles Grodin as Jonathan Mardukas, Yaphet Kotto as Alonzo Mosely and John Ashton as Marvin Dorfler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Midnight Run has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $38.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Run page.
If you liked it. Fans of Midnight Run 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 Run (1988)?
- In US, Midnight Run is available to 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 Run worth watching?
- Midnight Run holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Midnight Run?
- Midnight Run stars Robert De Niro, Charles Grodin, Yaphet Kotto, John Ashton and Dennis Farina.
- When was Midnight Run released?
- Midnight Run was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.