'Round Midnight (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1986, 'Round Midnight is a drama film directed by Bertrand Tavernier, running about 133 minutes. “The music and the magic come together...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Inside the Blue Note nightclub one night in 1959 Paris, an aged, ailing jazzman coaxes an eloquent wail from his tenor sax. Outside, a young Parisian too broke to buy a glass of wine strains to hear those notes. Soon they will form a friendship that sparks a final burst of genius.
Who’s in it. 'Round Midnight stars Dexter Gordon as Dale Turner, François Cluzet as Francis Borler, Gabrielle Haker as Bérangère and Christine Pascal as Sylvie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, 'Round Midnight has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 'Round Midnight page.
If you liked it. Fans of 'Round Midnight tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 'Round Midnight (1986)?
- In US, 'Round Midnight is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 'Round Midnight worth watching?
- 'Round Midnight holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 'Round Midnight?
- 'Round Midnight stars Dexter Gordon, François Cluzet, Gabrielle Haker, Christine Pascal and Pierre Trabaud.
- When was 'Round Midnight released?
- 'Round Midnight was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.