One Minute Past Midnight (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2004, One Minute Past Midnight is a science fiction film directed by Celia Galán, running about 11 minutes.

What it’s about. In 2058, two apathetic friends run the night shift in a 24-hour convenience store. Robert likes the Japanese girl who works the day shift, but in spite of encouraging signs from her, he won't - or can't - act. Instead, Robert and Steve discuss their views on life. Winner of Gold Hugo for best short film at the 2005 Chicago International Film Festival.

Who’s in it. One Minute Past Midnight stars Stan Robinson as Robert, Alexander Perkins as Steve, Haruka Kuroda as Girl and Benjamin Da Costa as Boy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, One Minute Past 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 One Minute Past Midnight page.

If you liked it. Fans of One Minute Past Midnight tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch One Minute Past Midnight (2004)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for One Minute Past Midnight change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is One Minute Past Midnight worth watching?
One Minute Past Midnight holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in One Minute Past Midnight?
One Minute Past Midnight stars Stan Robinson, Alexander Perkins, Haruka Kuroda, Benjamin Da Costa and Mark Cleveland.
When was One Minute Past Midnight released?
One Minute Past Midnight was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.