Midnight Express
“Walk into the incredible true experience of Billy Hayes. And bring all the courage you can.”
Midnight Express is streaming on U-NEXT in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FOD. Availability checked 15 June 2026.
Where to watch Midnight Express
🇯🇵 Japan
Good to know
- 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 1,893 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Midnight Express in Japan — 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".
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Midnight Express in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Midnight Express on U-NEXT. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FOD.
Is Midnight Express on Netflix?+
Midnight Express is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT.
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.
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