Midnight Madness (1980): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Midnight Madness is a 1980 comedy directed by David Wechter and Michael Nankin, starring Michael J. Fox, Sal López and David Naughton. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $2.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 28 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Directors
- David Wechter and Michael Nankin
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Midnight Madness About?
The premise of Midnight Madness without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A group of college friends participate in a nighttime scavenger hunt, leading them on an unexpected adventure through various locations including a mini-golf course, an observatory, and a brewery. As they navigate the challenges, they realize the night holds more than just playful surprises, and the competition has serious consequences.
Midnight Madness Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- hare krishna
- psychotronic film
- motor vehicle
- chevrolet
- chevrolet motor vehicle
- chevrolet van
- chevrolet chevy van
- japanese car
- datsun
- datsun motor vehicle
- datsun car
- toyota
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- toyota motor vehicle
- toyota land cruiser
- german car
- convertible
- convertible car
- volkswagen
- volkswagen car
- volkswagen motor vehicle
- volkswagen convertible
- volkswagen convertible typ 1
- girl wears shorts
- woman wears shorts
- girl wears short shorts
- woman in short shorts
- vansploitation
- night
- griffith observatory
- video game arcade
- nerd
- male female relationship
- older brother younger brother relationship
- observatory
- landlady tenant relationship
- intoxicated
- wax museum
- vw beetle
- telephone call
- siphoning gasoline
- punched in the face
- united states of america
- airport locker
- identical twin sisters
- drunken man
- counselor
- cheating
- sorority sister
- strategy board
- computer
Midnight Madness Cast
Michael J. Fox leads the cast, with Sal López and David Naughton. Directed by David Wechter and Michael Nankin; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director David Wechter
- Co-director Michael Nankin
Also Starring in Midnight Madness
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More films directed by David Wechter and Michael Nankin: The Thirteenth Wife: Escaping Polygamy, Part 2, The Thirteenth Wife: Escaping Polygamy, Part 1, An Amish Sin and Chris Watts: Confessions of a Killer.
Midnight Madness Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Midnight Madness 28 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Metacritic 28 Metascore
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TMDB 57% User score
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Midnight Madness Plot Summary
What happens in Midnight Madness from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Graduate student Leon (Alan Solomon) launches a meticulous social experiment, inviting five college students into his apartment for a live-action puzzle called The Great All-Nighter. He lays out the premise, guides the teams to form alliances, and predicts how rivalries will emerge and push everyone toward participation once the clock starts. His confidence rests on careful planning and a deep belief that human nature will respond to competition, pressure, and the thrill of discovery.
Full summary
The whole story of Midnight Madness, scene by scene
Midnight Madness Box Office
Midnight Madness grossed $2.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.9M
- US & Canada
- $2.9M
Midnight Madness Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Midnight Madness.
How Well Do You Know Midnight Madness?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the live-action puzzle game that Leon orchestrates?
Cars in Midnight Madness
13 cars on screen, including the 1978 Chevrolet Chevy Van and the 1978 Datsun 620.
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1976 Toyota Land Cruiser Important role -
1971 Volkswagen Convertible Typ 1 Important role
Midnight Madness Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Midnight Madness: Ein ausgeflippter Haufen” and “Wahnsinnsjagd um Mitternacht”.
- Also known as
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- Midnight Madness: Ein ausgeflippter Haufen
- Wahnsinnsjagd um Mitternacht
- Follia di mezzanotte
- Une nuit folle, folle
- Locuras de medianoche
- Loucuras em Plena Madrugada
- Půlnoční dobrodružství
- שיגעון חצות
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Midnight Madness FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Midnight Madness, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Midnight Madness?
Midnight Madness runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Midnight Madness released?
Midnight Madness was released on February 8, 1980.
Who directed Midnight Madness?
Midnight Madness was directed by David Wechter and Michael Nankin.
More films by David Wechter Who is in the cast of Midnight Madness?
Midnight Madness stars Michael J. Fox, Sal López and David Naughton, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Midnight Madness make at the box office?
Midnight Madness grossed $2.9 million worldwide.
How is Midnight Madness rated?
Midnight Madness has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 28 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does Midnight Madness have a post-credit scene?
No. Midnight Madness has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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