Midnight in Paris

PG-13

Released Jun 10, 2011

1h 34m

Romance

Comedy

Fantasy

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50,000+ Ratings

Gil Pender (Owen Wilson) is a screenwriter and aspiring novelist. Vacationing in Paris with his fiancee (Rachel McAdams), he has taken to touring the city alone. On one such late-night excursion, Gil encounters a group of strange -- yet familiar -- revelers, who sweep him along, apparently back in time, for a night with some of the Jazz Age's icons of art and literature. The more time Gil spends with these cultural heroes of the past, the more dissatisfied he becomes with the present.

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Critics Consensus

It may not boast the depth of his classic films, but the sweetly sentimental Midnight in Paris is funny and charming enough to satisfy Woody Allen fans.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

Midnight in Paris is a very unselfish and lovely approach to inspiration, love, and the written word. A must watch.

Rated: A-

Sep 8, 2017

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Roger Moore

Tribune News Service

Souffle light and long on charm, one of Allen's wittiest and certainly his most literary

Rated: 3/4

Jan 8, 2013

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

This combination of whimsy and romance is, for me, much more successful than Allen's previous European city film, Vicky Cristina Barcelona.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 20, 2011

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Wesley Lovell

Cinema Sight

If the viewer is able to set aside their personal distaste for the creator, the film is a wonderful sit. If they cannot, then it steadily reminds them of the personality Allen curated for decades and that might just be a bridge too far.

Rated: 3.5/4

Oct 10, 2023

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

... Allen brings his fantasy to life with such affection and joy that he transports us into his dream come true as a shared fantasy.

Aug 19, 2023

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Ezequiel Obregón

EscribiendoCine

An absolute ghost comedy, the story is reminiscent of Dickens' Christmas Carol. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 8/10

Jun 27, 2023

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Max W

Midnight in Paris is highly artistic, romantic, and fun, with a touch of cultural and artistic nuance that enhances the viewing experience. The cast's natural and fluid performances perfectly capture the idealized beauty of Paris on the big screen, drawing viewers into its enchanting atmosphere.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/04/24

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Faiz D

A quiet, charming and beautiful movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/29/24

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Sérgio N

Muito boa comédia fantasia/romântica com uma grande reflexão a respeito de nostalgia. Owen Wilson como sempre, com a mesma desenvoltura cômica que já lhe é peculiar e que pode até tentar, mas raramente consegue ser sério. Mas é muito fácil se sentir no lugar do seu personagem, com a exploração do passado, na era de ouro de Paris, principalmente ao se deparar com grandes nomes como Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Stein, Salvador Dalí e outros ícones. Muito interessante também a personagem de Cotillard, que tem o mesmo sentimento que ele, sonhando com outros períodos. Dirigido por ninguém menos que Woody Allen (não precisa dizer mais nada). Muito recomendado!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/13/24

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Fer S

I gave this movie 40 minutes and I could not finish it. Unnecessary intro showing Paris for 5 minutes, Owen Wilson trying to be Woody Allen, humor was totally absent, acting was not coherent with what was happening and I could not find anything interesting about the main character or his problems.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

08/11/24

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Dejan R

Woody Allen as usual playing with audience ,with on first look easy comedy, but below a serous fight of one young anxious writer, questioning his live , work and relationship.We are witnessing comic situations in his hallucinations, caused by mixing Valium with wine. Imaginary book of his life is under review of legendary people from the past, and all under Paris beautiful blanket.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/12/24

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Yellowfur D

It makes me want to live in my dream Paris. The direction of the story is a bit too beautiful, as unreal as Paris in a dream. ps. I love "Let's Do It" at the dance party. (The mark I want to watch is March 28, 2019. I have put off watching it until now because I am not interested in Woody Allen.)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/24

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Synopsis

Gil Pender (Owen Wilson) is a screenwriter and aspiring novelist. Vacationing in Paris with his fiancee (Rachel McAdams), he has taken to touring the city alone. On one such late-night excursion, Gil encounters a group of strange -- yet familiar -- revelers, who sweep him along, apparently back in time, for a night with some of the Jazz Age's icons of art and literature. The more time Gil spends with these cultural heroes of the past, the more dissatisfied he becomes with the present.

Director: Woody Allen
Producer: Letty Aronson, Stephen Tenenbaum, Jaume Roures
Screenwriter: Woody Allen
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: Pontchartrain
Rating: PG-13 (Some Sexual References|Smoking)
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 10, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 7, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $56.8M
Runtime: 1h 34m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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