Midnight's Children (2013): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Midnight's Children is a 2013 drama directed by Deepa Mehta. It is based on Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie. It runs 2 hours 26 minutes and earned $1.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 41% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 26m (146 min)
- Director
- Deepa Mehta
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 108 Media
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Midnight's Children About?
The premise of Midnight's Children without spoilers, adapted from Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
On August 15, 1947, as India gains independence, a hospital mix-up connects the lives of two infants, Saleem Sinai and Shiva. Born at the stroke of midnight, they become inextricably linked, their destinies intertwined with the nation's complex and often turbulent journey. Saleem, an illegitimate child, and Shiva, born into privilege, find their lives mirroring the joys and struggles of a newly independent India as they navigate personal challenges and witness the unfolding of a nation's history.
Midnight's Children Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- child
- writer cameo appearance
- hiding in a cupboard
- metaphysics
- begins with narration
- india
- screenplay adapted by author
- f rated
- factory owner
- operating room
- title spoken by narrator
- mother son reunion
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- factory
- ends with narration
- sparkler
- year 1917
- kashmir
- motorcycle hit by a truck
- death of wife
- hit by a truck
- chutney
- mute
- mute child
- mute boy
- year 1971
- interrogation
- political prisoner
- father son estrangement
- basket
- bulldozer
- demolition
- childbirth
- little person
- cobra
- snake charmer
- parade float
- parade
- military officer
- house search
- surrender
- bombay india
- love
- death
- motorcycle
- nuclear test
- torture
- airplane
- tied to a post
- military draft
- parachute
The Director of Midnight's Children
Directed by Deepa Mehta.
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Director Deepa Mehta
More from Deepa Mehta
More films directed by Deepa Mehta, best-rated first: Water, Earth, Fire and Bollywood/Hollywood.
Midnight's Children Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Midnight's Children 41% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 41% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 40%
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
User score 5.4
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TMDB 55% User score
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Letterboxd 3.0 /5
2 ratings
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Movie Insider 2.8 /5
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Midnight's Children Plot Summary
What happens in Midnight's Children 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 cinematic tapestry unfolds, narrator Saleem Sinai sets the stage for an epic tale that weaves through decades, continents, and destinies. The story ignites at midnight on August 15, 1947, coinciding with India’s jubilant declaration of independence as Saleem enters the world. The narrative rewinds to the enchanting landscapes of Kashmir in 1917, where Dr. Aadam Aziz tends to the ailing Nasim, the daughter of the local landlord at the Ghani mansion. Fate intertwines their lives as Dr. Aziz marries Nasim and devotes himself to the charismatic politician Mian Abdullah. Yet, Abdullah’s tragic assassination incites a ripple effect, forever altering the lives of many.
Full summary
The whole story of Midnight's Children, scene by scene
Midnight's Children Box Office
Midnight's Children grossed $1.2 million worldwide. $190,022 came from the US and Canada and $1.1 million (85%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.2M
- US & Canada
- $190K
- International
- $1.1M
Midnight's Children Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Midnight's Children Official Trailer #2 (2013) - Satya Bhabha Drama HD
How Well Do You Know Midnight's Children?
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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At what significant moment does Saleem Sinai's birth coincide?
Midnight's Children Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Winds of Change” and “Os Filhos da Meia-Noite”.
- Also known as
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- Winds of Change
- Os Filhos da Meia-Noite
- Fills de la mitjanit
- Mitternachtskinder
- Hijos de la medianoche
- I figli della mezzanotte
- 午夜之子
- Les enfants de minuit
- Mitternachtskinder - Midnight’s Children
- Az éjfél gyermekei
- Среднощни деца
- 한밤의 아이들
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- Дети полуночи
- Geceyarısı Çocukları
- Τα Παιδιά του Μεσονυχτίου
- Els fills de la mitjanit
- ทารกเที่ยงคืน
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Midnight's Children FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Midnight's Children, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Midnight's Children?
Midnight's Children runs 2 hours 26 minutes (146 minutes).
When was Midnight's Children released?
Midnight's Children was released on April 26, 2013.
Who directed Midnight's Children?
Midnight's Children was directed by Deepa Mehta.
More films by Deepa Mehta How much did Midnight's Children make at the box office?
Midnight's Children grossed $1.2 million worldwide ($190,022 domestic, $1.1 million international).
How is Midnight's Children rated?
Midnight's Children has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 41% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.
Is Midnight's Children based on a book?
Yes. Midnight's Children is adapted from Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie.
Does Midnight's Children have a post-credit scene?
No. Midnight's Children has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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