Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- wistful
- earnest
- intimate
- date night
- rainy day
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded the film as a formulaic and emotionally manipulative teen romance, despite its sincere performances and audience appeal.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Katie's rare sunlight-triggered disease makes ordinary daytime contact with Charlie life-threatening.
Katie has been confined to her home since childhood and begins pursuing independence through her relationship with Charlie.
Katie's disease and the prospect of its consequences shape the romance's urgent, tearful emotional register.
Katie's inability to tolerate sunlight makes nighttime outings, including meetings with Charlie, her primary access to life beyond the house.
Films like Midnight Sun, and why
Everything, Everything
shared teen romance, terminal illness, and emotionally direct melodrama
The Fault in Our Stars
shared youthful romance, illness-centered stakes, and bittersweet emotional tone
Five Feet Apart
shared sheltered teenager, forbidden intimacy, and earnest romantic drama
Movie Details
- Director
- Scott Speer
- Release Date
- 2018-03-22
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Rating
- 7.8 / 10 (3576)
Cast
- Bella Thorne
- Patrick Schwarzenegger
- Rob Riggle
- Quinn Shephard
- Ken Tremblett
- Suleka Mathew
- Jenn Griffin
- Nicholas Coombe
- Tiera Skovbye
- Norm Misura
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Midnight Sun about?
- A sheltered teenage singer risks the safety her rare illness demands for a brief, life-changing summer romance.
- What is Midnight Sun like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Midnight Sun as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Midnight Sun violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Midnight Sun.
- What did critics think of Midnight Sun?
- Critics broadly regarded the film as a formulaic and emotionally manipulative teen romance, despite its sincere performances and audience appeal.
- Which films are like Midnight Sun?
- Films with a similar feel include Everything, Everything, The Fault in Our Stars, and Five Feet Apart.
- How long is Midnight Sun?
- Midnight Sun runs 92 minutes.
- Where can I watch Midnight Sun?
- In United States, Midnight Sun streams on Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.
