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Midnight Run

R

Released Jul 11, 1988

2h 2m

Comedy

Action

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95%

Tomatometer

57 Reviews

87%

Audience Score

25,000+ Ratings

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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Niki M

Probably one of the most watchable movies ever made. The spark-striking chemistry between the two leads is pure gold, the supporting characters almost run away with the plot, and the personal pathos in the middle is as sharp as it is unexpected. This is De Niro at his finest. Grodin and Kotto don't do too badly either.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/26/24

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Yuval D

one of De Niro best performances

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/24/24

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Ryan N

I know many people will disagree with me, but this is my favorite DeNiro movie. His other movies are great but this one has stuck with me since I was a kid. I think this movie was the first time I saw DeNiro in a movie. I love the "buddy-type cop" theme. Plenty of action for that time and plenty of laughs. At first, I wanted to see this movie, I remember, cause I saw John Aston in the trailer and I loved him in Beverly Hills Cop 1 and 2. The ride trip across the country was funny and had plenty of action. If you like buddy cop-themed movies then this is one for you.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/22/24

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Alec C

This is one buddy comedy that goes everywhere and anywhere! A former cop-turned bounty hunter is tasked to retrieve an accountant and bring him back to L.A., only to run afoul with the FBI, Gangsters and one very unhappy mercenary. Brought together by the back and forth between De Niro and Grodin, this action-comedy manages to make people laugh everytime!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/02/24

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Alec B

With a few exceptions, the movie is more low key than you'd expect with both De Niro and Grodin staying completely true to their Odd Couple-esque pairing.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/05/24

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Giorgos A

One of the greatest movies ever made. Very smart and touching! The dialogues and the plot are great!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/29/23

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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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