Back By Midnight (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2005, Back By Midnight is a comedy film directed by Harry Basil, running about 89 minutes. “Mr. One Liners Meets The Hard Timers.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The warden of a small, rundown, minimum-security prison plots revenge against the the prison's dishonest owner by having four inmates break out and plan a department store robbery to spruce up the prison's faculties.
Who’s in it. Back By Midnight stars Rodney Dangerfield as Jake Puloski, Randy Quaid as Eli Rockwood, Kirstie Alley as Gloria Beaumont and Paul Rodríguez as Next Week, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Back By Midnight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Back By Midnight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Back By Midnight tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Back By Midnight (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Back By Midnight change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Back By Midnight worth watching?
- Back By Midnight holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Back By Midnight?
- Back By Midnight stars Rodney Dangerfield, Randy Quaid, Kirstie Alley, Paul Rodríguez and Ed Begley Jr..
- When was Back By Midnight released?
- Back By Midnight was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.