Midnight in Saint Petersburg (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1996, Midnight in Saint Petersburg is a thriller and tv movie film directed by Douglas Jackson, running about 86 minutes. “No One Can Be Trusted. Nothing Is As It Seems. One Wrong Move Could Cost Everything.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Harry Palmer heads a private investigation business based in Moscow. His associates are Nikolai "Nick" Petrov, ex-CIA agent Craig, and ex-KGB Colonel Gradsky. They take on the job of finding 1000 grams of weapons-grade plutonium stolen from the Russian government, though they do not know the identity of their client.
Who’s in it. Midnight in Saint Petersburg stars Michael Caine as Harry Palmer, Jason Connery as Nikolai Petrov, Michael Gambon as Alex and Michael Sarrazin as Craig, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Midnight in Saint Petersburg has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Midnight in Saint Petersburg page.
If you liked it. Fans of Midnight in Saint Petersburg tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Midnight in Saint Petersburg (1996)?
- In US, Midnight in Saint Petersburg is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Midnight in Saint Petersburg worth watching?
- Midnight in Saint Petersburg holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Midnight in Saint Petersburg?
- Midnight in Saint Petersburg stars Michael Caine, Jason Connery, Michael Gambon, Michael Sarrazin and Lev Prygunov.
- When was Midnight in Saint Petersburg released?
- Midnight in Saint Petersburg was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.