Midas Run (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1969, Midas Run is a comedy, drama, crime and romance film directed by Alf Kjellin, running about 106 minutes. “He had ten million dollars in gold. Now he has it. Then she got it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A veteran secret service officer from Britain hijacks a government shipment of $15 million of gold out of an irritation for never being knighted.
Who’s in it. Midas Run stars Richard Crenna as Mike Warden, Anne Heywood as Sylvia Giroux, Fred Astaire as John Pedley and Ralph Richardson as Lord Henshaw, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Midas Run has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Midas Run page.
If you liked it. Fans of Midas Run tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Midas Run (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Midas Run change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Midas Run worth watching?
- Midas Run holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Midas Run?
- Midas Run stars Richard Crenna, Anne Heywood, Fred Astaire, Ralph Richardson and Cesar Romero.
- When was Midas Run released?
- Midas Run was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.