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Midnight Run

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When Eddie Moscone (Joe Pantoliano) hires tight-lipped bounty hunter Jack Walsh (Robert De Niro) to locate a mob accountant named "The Duke" (Charles Grodin) and bring him to L.A., Eddie tells Jack that the job will be simple, or a "midnight run." But when Jack finds The Duke, the FBI and the mob are anxious to get their hands on him. In a cross-country chase, Jack must evade the authorities, hide from the mob and prevent The Duke's erratic personality from driving him mad.
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Enlivened by the antagonistic chemistry between Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin, Midnight Run is an uncommonly entertaining odd couple comedy.

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Martin Chilton Daily Telegraph (UK) The interplay between the two leads is pure gold. Rated: 5/5 Jun 27, 2015 Full Review Michael Wilmington Los Angeles Times Who said movies always have to be original? This one is redeemed by execution and brilliant talent: De Niro, Grodin, director Martin Brest, composer Danny Elfman, most of the cast and technicians. Jul 30, 2013 Full Review Richard Schickel TIME Magazine A performance like De Niro's, in a well-made entertainment like Midnight Run, is cheap at any price. And capable of restoring the audience's faith in the form. Jul 30, 2013 Full Review Josh Larsen LarsenOnFilm Never has a movie belonged so wholly to its stars. Rated: 3.5/4 Sep 7, 2023 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy An extremely satisfying action-comedy, and one that still hasn’t fully received its due. Rated: 3.5/4 May 31, 2023 Full Review Brian Susbielles InSession Film They are a funny pair who have to look over their shoulders for the shadowy people who have a piece at stake. It is less of a run and more of a duck-and-cover from all the bullets being fired. Feb 14, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Kim P Such a great "odd couple" type movie. It was a more adversarial Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. Loved it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/08/25 Full Review Les N How many timed have I watched this??? Unmissable! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/26/25 Full Review Audience Member It was a very hard watch, very boring and the story proceeds veryyyy slowly... Rated 1 out of 5 stars 05/20/25 Full Review John C Truly a timeless classic Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/25 Full Review J H It doesn't need to be as long as it is, but this is still a very enjoyable movie. The cast is excellent. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/23/25 Full Review El Queso G This picture is too often forgotten - an absolutely hilarious ride across the continent! The cast is just about perfect: Robert DeNiro, Charles Grodin, Yaphet Kotto, even Dennis Farina! I got two words for you: see this picture. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/09/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Martin Brest

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Robert De Niro

Jack Walsh

Charles Grodin

Jonathan Mardukas

Yaphet Kotto

Alonzo Mosely

John Ashton

Marvin Dorfler

Dennis Farina

Jimmy Serrano

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Synopsis When Eddie Moscone (Joe Pantoliano) hires tight-lipped bounty hunter Jack Walsh (Robert De Niro) to locate a mob accountant named "The Duke" (Charles Grodin) and bring him to L.A., Eddie tells Jack that the job will be simple, or a "midnight run." But when Jack finds The Duke, the FBI and the mob are anxious to get their hands on him. In a cross-country chase, Jack must evade the authorities, hide from the mob and prevent The Duke's erratic personality from driving him mad.
Director
Martin Brest
Producer
Martin Brest
Screenwriter
George Gallo
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Universal Pictures, City Light Films
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 11, 1988, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 18, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$36.3M
Runtime
2h 2m
Sound Mix
Surround
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