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Movie The Rerun: 1980s

Round Midnight

Jazz musician Dale Turner, a fictional composite of Lester Young and Bud Powell, forms a bond with a devoted French admirer named Francis.

Where to watch

Round Midnight isn’t streaming, or for rent or sale, on any service we track here right now.

Checked 1 Nov 2026. Services change their catalogues often; the service’s own page has the final word.

Our take

Jazz musician Dale Turner, a fictional composite of Lester Young and Bud Powell, forms a bond with a devoted French admirer named Francis.

Why watch Dexter Gordon earned an Oscar nomination, and Herbie Hancock won the Academy Award for Best Original Score.

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Quick answers

Where can I watch Round Midnight?
In the US: Apple TV (rent) and Apple TV (buy). In the UK: Apple TV (rent), Prime Video (rent), Apple TV (buy) and Prime Video (buy).
What is Round Midnight about?
Jazz musician Dale Turner, a fictional composite of Lester Young and Bud Powell, forms a bond with a devoted French admirer named Francis.
Who is in the cast of Round Midnight?
Round Midnight stars Martin Scorsese, Herbie Hancock, Philippe Noiret, Dexter Gordon and Sophie Marceau.
Who directed Round Midnight?
Round Midnight was directed by Bertrand Tavernier.
When did Round Midnight come out?
Round Midnight was released on 12 September 1986.
How long is Round Midnight?
Round Midnight runs 130 minutes (2 h 10 min).

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