Midnight Run

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Midnight Run

R

Released Jul 11, 1988

2h 2m

Comedy

Action

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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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

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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

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Josh Larsen

LarsenOnFilm

Never has a movie belonged so wholly to its stars.

Rated: 3.5/4

Sep 7, 2023

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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

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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

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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

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John C

Truly a timeless classic

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/30/25

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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

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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

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Todd B

I liked the fact that this buddy comedy was made, late 80s. Rob's character was making fun of a Yaphett's character the chief's FBI agent by stealing his sunglasses, and by making silly inuendos or inside jokes. All in all, Rob was trying to make it back for the bounty of the "Duke." I liked Farina's part in this movie. A lot of people were hot on their trail.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/07/25

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Dee D

Follows the typical 80’s format, it’s fast paced and there’s some fun twists and turns, it’s good to see De Niro don a different persona compared to the usual. I enjoyed the movie for what it was

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/01/25

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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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