Midnight Sun

Katie, a 17-year-old, has been sheltered since childhood and confined to her house during the day by a rare disease that makes even the smallest amount of sunlight deadly. Fate intervenes when she meets Charlie and they embark on a summer romance.

Critics broadly regarded the film as a formulaic and emotionally manipulative teen romance, despite its sincere performances and audience appeal.

• 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.

• Everything, Everythingshared teen romance, terminal illness, and emotionally direct melodrama
• The Fault in Our Starsshared youthful romance, illness-centered stakes, and bittersweet emotional tone
• Five Feet Apartshared sheltered teenager, forbidden intimacy, and earnest romantic drama

Director

Scott Speer

Release Date

2018-03-22

Runtime

92 min

Rating

7.8 / 10 (3582)

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 Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Philo, Free Movies Plus, The Roku Channel, Starz Amazon Channel, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Player, Plex Channel, Starz, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Starz Apple TV channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.