Midnight Madness (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1980, Midnight Madness is a comedy and family film directed by Michael Nankin, running about 112 minutes. “The most fun you'll ever have... in the dark!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A genius grad student organizes an all-night treasure hunt in which five rival teams composed of colorful oddballs furiously match wits with one another while trying to locate and decipher various cryptic clues planted ingeniously around Los Angeles.
Who’s in it. Midnight Madness stars David Naughton as Adam Larson - Yellow Team Leader, Stephen Furst as Harold - Blue Team Leader, Michael J. Fox as Scott Larson and Maggie Roswell as Donna - Red Team Leader, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Midnight Madness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Madness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Midnight Madness tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Midnight Madness (1980)?
- In US, Midnight Madness 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 Madness worth watching?
- Midnight Madness holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Midnight Madness?
- Midnight Madness stars David Naughton, Stephen Furst, Michael J. Fox, Maggie Roswell and Eddie Deezen.
- When was Midnight Madness released?
- Midnight Madness was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.