Midnight (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1939, Midnight is a comedy and romance film directed by Mitchell Leisen, running about 94 minutes. “You'll have the time of your LIFE at MIDNIGHT!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An unemployed showgirl poses as Hungarian royalty to infiltrate Parisian society.
Who’s in it. Midnight stars Claudette Colbert as Eve Peabody, Don Ameche as Tibor Czerny, John Barrymore as Georges Flammarion and Francis Lederer as Jacques Picot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Midnight has been warmly received by audiences.
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 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Midnight tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Midnight (1939)?
- In US, Midnight 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 worth watching?
- Midnight holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Midnight?
- Midnight stars Claudette Colbert, Don Ameche, John Barrymore, Francis Lederer and Mary Astor.
- When was Midnight released?
- Midnight was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.