'Round Midnight

Name: 'Round Midnight
Genre: Drama, Music
Released: 1986-09-23
Duration: 131 min
Rating: 7.1

1986 · Movie · R · 131 min · ★ 7.1 · 91% critics

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In 1959 Paris, an older, struggling jazz musician pours his soul into late-night performances at a club while a young local listens from the edges. As their unlikely friendship grows, it helps both of them face hard realities and chase one more moment of creative fire.

Based on La Danse des infidèles

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Years: 1986
Release date: 1986-09-23
Language: English
Rated: R
Runtime: 131 min
Critic score: 91/100
TMDB rating: 7.1/10 (104 votes)

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You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a moody, music-driven drama about friendship and second chances, in the vein of Bird or Sweet Dreams; Not for you if you prefer fast plots or upbeat stories.

Pros: soulful jazz atmosphere; heartfelt friendship; intimate club setting | Cons: unhurried pacing; melancholy tone; narrow focus