Round About Midnight (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1999, Round About Midnight is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Makoto Wada, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Koji, a jazz musician, takes a cigarette break in between sets at a Tokyo nightclub. He witnesses a murder and runs into a girl, Linda, who is being pursued by the killers. For the next two hours, Koji and Linda are running from both the hitmen and the police. Mistakenly identified as prime suspects, they have to solve the crime but time is running out: Koji has to be back to perform in his club by midnight, as a very special guest will be attending.
Who’s in it. Round About Midnight stars Hiroyuki Sanada as Koji, Michelle Reis as Linda, Ittoku Kishibe as Nanbu and Jun Kunimura as Oba, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Round About 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 Round About Midnight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Round About Midnight tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Round About Midnight (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Round About Midnight change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Round About Midnight worth watching?
- Round About Midnight holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Round About Midnight?
- Round About Midnight stars Hiroyuki Sanada, Michelle Reis, Ittoku Kishibe, Jun Kunimura and Jun'ichi Haruta.
- When was Round About Midnight released?
- Round About Midnight was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.