Midnight Diner
2014, Japanese. Directed by Jōji Matsuoka.
A restaurant opens at midnight. Both the menu offerings and personality of the owner draw a series of flawed patrons including Tamako, whose boyfriend has passed away, live-in worker Michiru, and ruckus-raising Kenzo.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Jōji MatsuokaDirector
- Kaoru KobayashiMaster
- Saki TakaokaTamako Kawashima
- Mikako TabeMichiru Kuriyama
- Michitaka TsutsuiKenzo Oishi
- Tokio EmotoHajime Nishida
- Kimiko YoChieko Hanawa
- Akiko KikuchiAkemi Sugita
- Yuko TanakaMachiko Tsukaguchi
- Joe OdagiriKogure
- Mansaku FuwaTadashi
- Toshiki AyataKosuzu
- Yutaka MatsushigeRyu Kenzaki
Details
- Released
- 1 November 2014
- Original title
- 深夜食堂
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Katsuhiko Manabe, Kensaku Kojima, Jōji Matsuoka
- Box office
- $1.5M
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What Midnight Diner is based on
Midnight Diner is based on Shin'ya Shokudō, a manga series by Yarō Abe, published by Big Comics.
Manga series
Shin'ya Shokudō
By Yarō Abe
Published by Big Comics
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Midnight Diner: quick answers
What comes after Midnight Diner?
Next in the series: Midnight Diner 2 (2016).
Is Midnight Diner worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 69 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Midnight Diner?
Midnight Diner runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does Midnight Diner have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Midnight Diner. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Midnight Diner parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Midnight Diner yet.
Which OTT platform is Midnight Diner on?
Midnight Diner isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 November 2014. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Midnight Diner?
If you liked Midnight Diner, try Sweet Bean, Ramen Shop, Little Forest: Winter/Spring.
Who directed Midnight Diner?
Midnight Diner (2014) was directed by Jōji Matsuoka and stars Kaoru Kobayashi, Saki Takaoka, Mikako Tabe.
What is Midnight Diner based on?
Midnight Diner is based on Shin'ya Shokudō, a manga series by Yarō Abe, published by Big Comics.