Permanent Midnight (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Permanent Midnight is a 1998 biographical drama directed by David Veloz, starring Ben Stiller, Fred Willard and Owen Wilson. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $1.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 59% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- David Veloz
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Artisan Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Permanent Midnight About?
The premise of Permanent Midnight without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A successful television writer in Los Angeles battles a severe heroin addiction while his career flourishes. Jerry Stahl’s personal struggles increasingly intertwine with his professional life, creating a chaotic and gripping drama about excess, addiction, and the dark side of Hollywood. The film explores the challenges of maintaining a promising career while confronting a debilitating habit.
Permanent Midnight Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- heroin addiction
- reference to ethel merman
- based on autobiography
- kissing while having sex
- sex scene
- lust
- sex
- throwing oneself against a window
- convertible car
- bare chested man
- hollywood california
- writer
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- flashback
- detox
- heroin
- vomiting
- wheatgrass
- reference to telly savalas
- reference to sam shepherd
- reference to john steinbeck
- reference to george hamilton
- reference to august strindberg
- warrant
- underwear
- typewriter
- toilet
- television writer
- television studio
- telephone survey
- telephone call
- tartar sauce
- talk radio
- talent agent
- sweating
- shooting up
- self obsession
- self help
- self hatred
- search
- scam
- rock cocaine
- restaurant
- rehabilitation
- rehab patient
- psychological visualization
- policeman
- police car
- pittsburgh pennsylvania
- pipe
- pills
Permanent Midnight Cast
Ben Stiller leads the cast, with Fred Willard and Owen Wilson. Directed by David Veloz; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director David Veloz
Also Starring in Permanent Midnight
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Critics gave Permanent Midnight 59% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 59% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 54%
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Metacritic 57 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 60% User score
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Permanent Midnight Plot Summary
What happens in Permanent Midnight from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the rehabilitation program approaches its end, Jerry Stahl finds himself compelled to make a rash decision: he quits his dull fast-food job, captivated by the mysterious Kitty, who catches his eye at the drive-through window. Their chemistry ignites a whirlwind romance, leading the two to a motel room where Jerry reveals the chaotic story of his life through heartfelt discussions intermingled with fervent passion.
Full summary
The whole story of Permanent Midnight, scene by scene
Permanent Midnight Box Office
Permanent Midnight grossed $1.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.2M
- US & Canada
- $1.2M
How Well Do You Know Permanent Midnight?
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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What impulsive decision does Jerry Stahl make as the rehabilitation program nears its conclusion?
Cars in Permanent Midnight
16 cars on screen, including the 1969 Cadillac DeVille Convertible and the 1986 Chevrolet Caprice.
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1969 Cadillac DeVille Convertible Main role -
1986 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
1991 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
1980 Eagle Model 10 Minor role
Permanent Midnight Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Permanent Midnight - Voll auf Droge” and “Hard Night”.
- Also known as
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- Permanent Midnight - Voll auf Droge
- Hard Night
- Uma Vida Alucinante
- Doble vida
- Loputon yö
- Mesanyhta gia panta
- A nap árnyékos oldalán
- Wieczna pólnoc
- Viver na Escuridão
- Вечная полночь
- Bir yazarin hayati
- Oscuridad Permanente
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- Déchéance Moderne
- לילה נצחי
- Miezul nopții permanent
- Půlnoc nikdy nekončí
- Wieczna północ
- 퍼머넌트 미드나잇, მუდმივი შუაღამე
- 午夜惊情
- Вічна північ
- Bir Yazarın Hayatı
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Permanent Midnight FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Permanent Midnight, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Permanent Midnight?
Permanent Midnight runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Permanent Midnight released?
Permanent Midnight was released on September 16, 1998.
Who directed Permanent Midnight?
Permanent Midnight was directed by David Veloz.
Who is in the cast of Permanent Midnight?
Permanent Midnight stars Ben Stiller, Fred Willard and Owen Wilson, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Permanent Midnight make at the box office?
Permanent Midnight grossed $1.2 million worldwide.
How is Permanent Midnight rated?
Permanent Midnight has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 59% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does Permanent Midnight have a post-credit scene?
No. Permanent Midnight has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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