Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997): Cast & Ratings
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil is a 1997 drama thriller starring Kevin Spacey and John Cusack. It is based on Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt. It runs 2 hours 35 minutes and earned $25.1 million worldwide on a $35 million budget. Critics gave it 51% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic.
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- Runtime
- 2h 35m (155 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $35M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil About?
The premise of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil without spoilers, adapted from Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
While searching for a story in Savannah, journalist John Kelso finds himself drawn into the city's unique social circles and hidden secrets. He becomes fascinated by the enigmatic Jim Williams, a local antiques dealer, and becomes entangled in a murder trial following Williams' shooting of Danny Hansford. As John investigates, he encounters Mandy, a captivating singer, and uncovers a web of eccentric personalities and questionable actions, ultimately questioning the concepts of justice and morality.
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Cast
Kevin Spacey leads the cast, with John Cusack.
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil 51% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 51% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 65%
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 63% User score
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Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Plot Summary
What happens in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the camera gracefully sweeps across the picturesque city of Savannah, it reveals a rich tapestry of its inhabitants, each displaying their own quirks and eccentricities. At the heart of this intricate storyline lies Jim Williams, a character of varied dimensions, portrayed by Kevin Spacey. He is an art collector and dealer of antiques renowned for his extravagant celebrations, an ambitious entrepreneur who has amassed his wealth through astute business maneuvers, as well as a man grappling with his identity as a semi-closeted homosexual in an era when such feelings were largely repressed.
Full summary
The whole story of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, scene by scene
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Box Office & Budget
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil grossed $25.1 million worldwide on a $35 million budget, 72% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$25.1M
72% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $25.1M
- Budget
- $35M
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
How Well Do You Know Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character that Jim Williams forms a bond with?
Cars in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
20 cars on screen, including the 1982 Jaguar XJ-S XJ27 and the 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency.
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1967 Chevrolet Camaro Minor role
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Midnat i det gode og ondes have” and “Minuit dans le jardin du bien et du mal”.
- Also known as
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- Midnat i det gode og ondes have
- Minuit dans le jardin du bien et du mal
- Mitternacht im Garten von Gut und Böse
- Medianoche en el jardín del bien y del mal
- İyiler ve Kötülerin Bahçesinde Geceyarısı
- Mezzanotte nel giardino del bene e del male
- Éjfél a jó és a rossz kertjében
- Полночь в саду добра и зла
- Μεσάνυχτα στον Κήπο του Καλού και του Κακού
- חצות בגן הטוב והרע
- Půlnoc v zahradě dobra a zla
- Meia-Noite no Jardim do Bem e do Mal
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- 真夜中のサバナ
- Нощем в градината на доброто и злото
- Keskiyö hyvän ja pahan puutarhassa
- 미드나잇 가든
- 午夜善恶花园
- Północ w ogrodzie dobra i zła
- Ponoć u vrtu dobra i zla
- Midnatt i ondskans och godhetens trädgård
- บาปฆาตกร
- Опівночі у саду добра і зла
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Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil?
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil runs 2 hours 35 minutes (155 minutes).
When was Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil released?
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil was released on November 21, 1997.
Who is in the cast of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil?
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil stars Kevin Spacey and John Cusack.
How much did Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil make at the box office?
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil grossed $25.1 million worldwide on a budget of $35 million.
How is Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil rated?
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil has 51% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Is Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil based on a book?
Yes. Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil is adapted from Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt.
Does Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil have a post-credit scene?
No. Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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