Where to Watch 'Round Midnight (1986) in the US

What it's about

In 'Round Midnight, real-life jazz legend Dexter Gordon brilliantly portrays the fictional tenor sax player Dale Turner, a musician slowly losing the battle with alcoholism, estranged from his family, and hanging on by a thread in the 1950's New York jazz world. Dale gets an offer to play in Paris, where, like many other black American musicians at the time, he enjoys a respect for his humanity that is not based upon the color of his skin. A Parisian man who is obsessed with Turner's music befriends him and attempts to save Turner from himself. Although for Dale the damage is already done, his poignant relationship with the man and his young daughter re-kindles his spirit and his music as the end draws near.

Cast and crew

Director

Bertrand Tavernier

Writer

Francis Paudras, Bud Powell, David Rayfiel

Starring

Dexter Gordon, François Cluzet, Gabrielle Haker

Details

Release date

Oct 3, 1986

Language

English, French

Country

France, United States

Box office

$3,272,593

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 11 wins & 13 nominations total

Where to Watch 'Round Midnight (1986) in the US — common questions

Where to watch 'Round Midnight in the United States?

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Can I stream 'Round Midnight or do I have to rent it in the United States?

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Can I watch 'Round Midnight for free in the United States?

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