Middle of the Night
1959, English. Directed by Delbert Mann.
For every girl who was ever involved with an older man!
Jerry Kingsley is a wealthy garment manufacturer left lonely in his 50s when his wife dies. Despite the difference in their ages, he strikes up a romance with divorced 24-year-old receptionist Betty. The relationship is dismissed by his daughter, Lillian, discouraged by his sister, Evelyn, and denounced by Betty's mother. But when Jerry begins to mention marriage, even Betty is forced to confront her ambivalence.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Delbert MannDirector
- Kim NovakBetty Preisser
- Fredric MarchJerry Kingsley
- Glenda FarrellMrs Mueller
- Jan NorrisAlice Mueller
- Lee GrantMarilyn
- Effie AftonMrs Carroll
- Lee PhilipsGeorge Preisser
- Edith MeiserEvelyn Kingsley
- Joan CopelandLillian Englander
- Martin BalsamJack Englander
- David FordPaul Kingsley
- Audrey PetersElizabeth Kingsley
Details
- Released
- 20 May 1959
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Paddy Chayefsky
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Middle of the Night: quick answers
What should I watch before Middle of the Night?
Watch The Bachelor Party (1957) first.
Is Middle of the Night worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Middle of the Night?
Middle of the Night runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does Middle of the Night have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Middle of the Night on?
Middle of the Night isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 May 1959. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Middle of the Night?
If you liked Middle of the Night, try Petulia, Unfaithful, Jungle Fever.
Who directed Middle of the Night?
Middle of the Night (1959) was directed by Delbert Mann and stars Kim Novak, Fredric March, Glenda Farrell.