At the Midnight Hour
Wealthy widower Richard Keaton engages young widow Elizabeth 'Liz' Guinness as the 4th consecutive nanny for his pre-teen, equally science-devoted son Andrew, with instructions to disturb neither. She learns of mother Alycia's fatal fall, an official suicide but was probably murder. Dad keeps Andy at a distance, so he draws towards Liz. Real danger starts when Richard's brother, novelist Blain, arrives with his friend Jillian, to sell the ancestral estate against Richard's will.
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Plot Summary
Set in 1960s Australia, this drama follows the complex relationships and coming-of-age experiences of teenagers navigating love, ambition, and societal expectations. A young woman finds herself torn between her aspirations and the expectations placed upon her by family and community. The story unfolds against a backdrop of social change and personal discovery.
Critical Reception
At the Midnight Hour received a mixed to positive reception, particularly for its portrayal of adolescent life and its period setting. While some critics found its pacing slow, others praised its emotional depth and strong performances, especially from its young cast.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its nostalgic look at teenage life in the 1960s.
- Appreciated for its sensitive handling of relationships and personal growth.
- Some viewers found the plot somewhat predictable and the pacing uneven.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'At the Midnight Hour' are scarce, but general sentiment suggests it's viewed as a well-meaning, albeit sometimes slow-paced, drama that captures a specific era and the universal struggles of adolescence and young love.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a notable series of Australian television dramas exploring youth and identity in different historical periods during the mid-1990s.
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