Black Midnight (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1949, Black Midnight is a drama and western film directed by Budd Boetticher, running about 66 minutes. “Wild Suspense . . . Wild Adventure ! Thrilling Drama of a Wild Horse . . . and a Boy Who tames It !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young man with a love of horses, Scott Jordan (Roddy McDowall) lives on the family ranch with his uncle Bill (Damian O’Flynn). When he buys a wild stallion from his black-sheep cousin Daniel (Rand Brooks), Scott names the horse Midnight and does his best to tame him. But when the sheriff (Sky King’s Kirby Grant) suspects the stallion was stolen and Daniel’s plan to get rid of the horse ends with a man being trampled, Scott must prove Midnight acted in self-defense before his uncle destroys him. The fourth of six films McDowall coproduced and starred in for Monogram Pictures, Black Midnight was directed by Oscar “Budd” Boetticher, whose seven Westerns with Randolph Scott are considered classics of the genre.
Who’s in it. Black Midnight stars Roddy McDowall as Scott Jordan, Damian O'Flynn as Bill Jordan, Lyn Thomas as Cindy Baxter and Kirby Grant as Sheriff Gilbert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Black Midnight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Midnight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Midnight tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Midnight (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Black Midnight change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Black Midnight worth watching?
- Black Midnight holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Midnight?
- Black Midnight stars Roddy McDowall, Damian O'Flynn, Lyn Thomas, Kirby Grant and Gordon Jones.
- When was Black Midnight released?
- Black Midnight was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.