Midnight's Children Movie (2012): Where to watch and stream online

Midnight's Children

2012, Movie, 2h 28min

The story of a pair of children born within moments of India gaining independence from England, growing up in the country that is nothing like their parent's generation. A Canadian-British film adaptation of Salman Rushdie's novel of the same name.

Country: Canada,United Kingdom

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Reviews

Critic Kim Newman

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...embody the book’s mix of humour, magic, history, anger and affection.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Catherine Shoard

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It's a watchable, robust piece of storytelling...

Read full review at The Guardian

Frequently asked questions

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"Midnight's Children" is a sweeping epic that explores the destiny of two boys switched at birth on the momentous night of India's independence in 1947. One boy is born to a wealthy family, while the other is born to a poor one, but their lives take divergent paths as they grow up with their respective families. The film follows their journey as they discover they possess special powers and become embroiled in the political and social upheaval of their country. With a cast of colorful characters, including a telepathic prostitute and a revolutionary accordion player, "Midnight's Children" is a stunning adaptation of Salman Rushdie's acclaimed novel, directed by Oscar-nominated Deepa Mehta.

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Midnight's Children was released in theaters on April 25, 2013.