Midnight (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1981, Midnight is a notable film directed by Sang Hu, running about 150 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1930's Shanghai, Wu Sunpu, chief executive of the Shanghai Yuhua Silk Company, faces many struggles: with plant workers, with strikers, others in his industry, and most of all with bourgeois comprador Zhao Botao. Capitalists and other figures in Shanghai's industrial and commercial community come and go. The strategy finally comes down between Wu and Zhao. Zhao plans to take over Wu Sunpu's plant with support from Americans. Wu faces a choice of surrender to Zhao or bankruptcy. He considers suicide, but decides to go on vacation with his wife on Mount Lushan. When they leave Shanghai at midnight, Wu paces the deck of the ship, reviewing his life and fate.
Who’s in it. Midnight stars Rentang Li, Qiao Qi, Han Fei and Yelu Gu.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Midnight has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Midnight page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Midnight (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Midnight change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Midnight worth watching?
- Midnight holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Midnight?
- Midnight stars Rentang Li, Qiao Qi, Han Fei and Yelu Gu.
- When was Midnight released?
- Midnight was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.