Movie

Midnight Express

“Walk into the incredible true experience of Billy Hayes. And bring all the courage you can.”

★ 7.4(1,892)19782h 1m

Midnight Express is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video in Italy. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

Where to watch Midnight Express

🇮🇹 Italy

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Director: Alan Parker
Release date: 1978-08-31
Runtime: 2h 1m
Language: English
Box office: $35,000,000
Budget: $2,300,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Columbia Pictures

Midnight Express — trailer

About Midnight Express

Midnight Express is a 1978 movie in the Drama and Crime genres, directed by Alan Parker, starring Brad Davis, Irene Miracle and Bo Hopkins. It has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 1,892 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Midnight Express in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Billy Hayes is caught attempting to smuggle drugs out of a country. The courts decide to make an example of him, sentencing him to more than 30 years in prison. Hayes has two opportunities for release: the appeals made by his lawyer, his family, and the American government, or the "Midnight Express".

Cast

Brad Davis

Billy Hayes

Irene Miracle

Susan

Bo Hopkins

Tex

Paolo Bonacelli

Rifki

Paul L. Smith

Hamidou

Randy Quaid

Jimmy Booth

Norbert Weisser

Erich

John Hurt

Max

Mike Kellin

Mr. Hayes

Franco Diogene

Yesil

Michael Ensign

Stanley Daniels

Gigi Ballista

Chief Judge

Themes & keywords

prisonairportdrug smugglingescapecourt1970sattempt to escapebased on true storyprison guardlawyertorturehashishbrutalityprison sentencemasturbation

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Midnight Express in Italy?+

In Italy, Midnight Express is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Midnight Express on Netflix?+

Midnight Express is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Midnight Express?+

Midnight Express has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).

Who stars in Midnight Express?+

Midnight Express stars Brad Davis, Irene Miracle, Bo Hopkins, Paolo Bonacelli and Paul L. Smith.

When did Midnight Express come out?+

Midnight Express is a 1978 movie directed by Alan Parker.

What genre is Midnight Express?+

Midnight Express is Drama and Crime film.

Who directed Midnight Express?+

Midnight Express was directed by Alan Parker.