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'Round Midnight

1986 · Movie · R · 131 min

★ 7.4(108)unSUB Rating

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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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Details
Years
1986
Release date
1986-09-23
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
131 min
TMDB rating (input)
7.1/10 (108 votes)
About

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

Themes

  • jazz
  • musician
  • jazz singer or musician
  • saxophonist
  • saxophone
  • jazz club
  • biography
  • expatriate

Awards & recognition

  • Academy Award — Best Original Score · 1987
  • César Award — Best Sound · 1987
  • César Award — Best Music Written for a Film · 1987
  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
  • Academy Award — Best Actor · 1987 · nominated
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  • Academy Award — Best Original Score · 1987 · nominated
  • César Award — Best Production Design · 1987 · nominated
  • César Award — Best Editing · 1987 · nominated
  • Golden Globe Award — Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama · 1987 · nominated
  • Golden Globe Award — Best Original Score · 1987 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Bertrand Tavernier