Midnight in Paris (2011)
Kernel Score: 84% · 7,658 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
Released: 2011-05-11
Runtime: 94 minutes
Is Midnight in Paris worth watching?
Worth watching. A light, charming fantasy romance where a nostalgic writer slips back to 1920s Paris. It's gentle and witty, and it's lovelier than it is deep.
Watch it if you
- like light romantic comedies
- love Paris and the arts
- enjoy gentle time-travel fantasy
Skip it if you
- want a strong plot
- dislike talky, dreamy films
Best for: Cosy night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Midnight in Paris
- Free with ads: YouTube Free, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
While on a trip to Paris with his fiancée's family, a nostalgic screenwriter finds himself mysteriously going back to the 1920s every day at midnight.
Midnight in Paris parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Midnight in Paris is a gentle PG-13 fantasy romance about nostalgia and self-discovery.
- Violence & scariness: None — No meaningful violence; a whimsical time-travel romance.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Midnight in Paris
If you liked Midnight in Paris, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Annie Hall (1977) — 86%: The same director at his sharpest and funniest.
- The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) — 82%: A magical comedy about escaping into fantasy.
- Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) — 85%: A warm, talky ensemble comedy.
- Groundhog Day (1993) — 85%: A man stuck in time, learning to live.
- Stranger Than Fiction (2006) — 81%: A whimsical story about life and fate.
- Charade (1963) — 87%: Stylish, witty romance in Paris.
Director
Cast
- Owen Wilson as Gil
- Rachel McAdams as Inez
- Kathy Bates as Gertrude Stein
- Kurt Fuller as John
- Adrien Brody as Salvador Dalí
- Carla Bruni as Museum Guide
- Marion Cotillard as Adriana
- Michael Sheen as Paul
- Nina Arianda as Carol
- Tom Hiddleston as F. Scott Fitzgerald
Midnight in Paris FAQ
Is Midnight in Paris worth watching?
Worth watching. A light, charming fantasy romance where a nostalgic writer slips back to 1920s Paris. It's gentle and witty, and it's lovelier than it is deep.
Where can I watch Midnight in Paris?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Midnight in Paris OK for kids?
Midnight in Paris is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Midnight in Paris is a gentle PG-13 fantasy romance about nostalgia and self-discovery.
What movies are like Midnight in Paris?
If you liked Midnight in Paris, try Annie Hall, The Purple Rose of Cairo, Hannah and Her Sisters and Groundhog Day.