That Midnight Kiss (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1949, That Midnight Kiss is a romance and music film directed by Norman Taurog, running about 96 minutes. “The biggest kiss in movie history!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Opera singer Prudence Budell, overhears truck driver Johnny Donnetti singing opera, and persuades her opera company to give him a chance in her new opera. They fall in love, but on meeting his colleague Mary while visiting Johnny's work, Prudence becomes convinced Johnny is in love with her.
Who’s in it. That Midnight Kiss stars Kathryn Grayson as Prudence Budell, Mario Lanza as Johnny Donnetti, José Iturbi as Himself and Ethel Barrymore as Abigail Trent Budell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, That Midnight Kiss has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch That Midnight Kiss page.
If you liked it. Fans of That Midnight Kiss tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch That Midnight Kiss (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for That Midnight Kiss change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is That Midnight Kiss worth watching?
- That Midnight Kiss holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in That Midnight Kiss?
- That Midnight Kiss stars Kathryn Grayson, Mario Lanza, José Iturbi, Ethel Barrymore and Keenan Wynn.
- When was That Midnight Kiss released?
- That Midnight Kiss was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.