Middle of the Night (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1959, Middle of the Night is a drama and romance film directed by Delbert Mann, running about 118 minutes. “For every girl who was ever involved with an older man!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jerry Kingsley is a wealthy garment manufacturer left lonely in his 60s when his wife dies. Despite the difference in their ages, he strikes up a romance with divorced 24-year-old receptionist Betty. The relationship is dismissed by his daughter, Lillian, discouraged by his sister, Evelyn, and denounced by Betty's mother. But when Jerry begins to mention marriage, even Betty is forced to confront her ambivalence.
Who’s in it. Middle of the Night stars Kim Novak as Betty Preisser, Fredric March as Jerry Kingsley, Glenda Farrell as Mrs. Mueller and Albert Dekker as Walter Lockman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Middle of the Night has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Middle of the Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Middle of the Night tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Middle of the Night (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Middle of the Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Middle of the Night worth watching?
- Middle of the Night holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Middle of the Night?
- Middle of the Night stars Kim Novak, Fredric March, Glenda Farrell, Albert Dekker and Martin Balsam.
- When was Middle of the Night released?
- Middle of the Night was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.