Midnight Run Around
Midnight Run Around

Midnight Run Around

1994Movie89 minEnglish

Bounty hunter Jack Walsh heads for a small rural community in Oklahoma to bring back a young bail jumper, only to discover that the entire town has united to defend the young man.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes77%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users85%
Director: Robert ZemeckisGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A bail bondsman is tasked with bringing a fugitive accountant to justice before the mob can get to him. As they traverse the country, they are pursued by the FBI, the mob, and bounty hunters, leading to a series of chaotic and comedic encounters.

Critical Reception

Midnight Run is a cult classic action-comedy, praised for its sharp dialogue, the dynamic between its two leads, and its relentless pacing. While not a critical darling upon release, it has gained significant popularity over the years for its blend of humor and thrilling chase sequences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its buddy-cop chemistry and witty banter.
  • Lauded for its fast-paced action sequences and effective comedic timing.
  • Appreciated for its unique blend of crime thriller and laugh-out-loud humor.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's humor and the performances of the lead actors, finding it to be an entertaining and rewatchable action-comedy.

Fun Fact

The film's iconic car chase scene through the downtown Los Angeles streets required over 30 vehicles to be destroyed.

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