Midnight Express
“Walk into the incredible true experience of Billy Hayes. And bring all the courage you can.”
Billy Hayes is caught attempting to smuggle drugs out of a country. The courts decide to make an example of him, sentencing him to more than 30 years in prison. Hayes has two opportunities for release: the appeals made by his lawyer, his family, and the American government, or the "Midnight Express".
Where to watch Midnight Express in United States
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Where is Midnight Express streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Netflix | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Netflix, Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Midnight Express
Midnight Express is a 1978 English-language drama and crime film directed by Alan Parker. The cast is led by Brad Davis, Irene Miracle, Bo Hopkins. It has a runtime of 2h 1m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 1900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV.
Midnight Express was produced by Columbia Pictures and Casablanca Filmworks and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on August 31, 1978, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $35 million worldwide.
- Director
- Alan Parker
- Writers
- Oliver Stone
- Release date
- August 31, 1978
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $35 million
- Production
- Columbia Pictures, Casablanca Filmworks
Midnight Express cast & crew
Midnight Express was directed by Alan Parker and written by Oliver Stone.
The cast features Brad Davis as Billy Hayes, Irene Miracle as Susan, Bo Hopkins as Tex, Paolo Bonacelli as Rifki, Paul L. Smith as Hamidou, and Randy Quaid as Jimmy Booth.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Giorgio Moroder, cinematography is by Michael Seresin, and it was produced by Peter Guber and Alan Marshall.
Is Midnight Express worth watching?
Midnight Express holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 1,895 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 1m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and crime, Midnight Express is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Midnight Express
In United States, you can stream Midnight Express on fuboTV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Midnight Express
Brad Davis
Billy Hayes
Irene Miracle
Susan
Bo Hopkins
Tex
Paolo Bonacelli
Rifki
Paul L. Smith
Hamidou
Randy Quaid
Jimmy Booth
Norbert Weisser
Erich
John Hurt
Max
Mike Kellin
Mr. Hayes
Franco Diogene
Yesil
Michael Ensign
Stanley Daniels
Gigi Ballista
Chief Judge
Midnight Express — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Midnight Express in United States?
Midnight Express is streaming on fuboTV in United States.
▸Is Midnight Express on fuboTV?
Yes — Midnight Express is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is Midnight Express in?
Midnight Express is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French, Maltese, Turkish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Midnight Express?
Midnight Express runs 2 hours 1 minutes (121 minutes).
▸What is Midnight Express rated?
Midnight Express is rated R. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 1,895 ratings.
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