Midnight Express
“Walk into the incredible true experience of Billy Hayes. And bring all the courage you can.”
Where to watch Midnight Express in Japan
Midnight Express is streaming on U-NEXT in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FOD. Availability checked 24 October 2026.
About Midnight Express
Midnight Express is a 1978 movie in the Drama and Crime genres, directed by Alan Parker, starring Brad Davis, Irene Miracle and Bo Hopkins. It has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 1,967 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Midnight Express in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Midnight Express trailer
Overview
Billy Hayes is caught attempting to smuggle drugs out of a country. The courts decide to make an example of him, sentencing him to more than 30 years in prison. Hayes has two opportunities for release: the appeals made by his lawyer, his family, and the American government, or the "Midnight Express".
Top cast
Brad Davis
Billy Hayes
Irene Miracle
Susan
Bo Hopkins
Tex
Paolo Bonacelli
Rifki
Paul L. Smith
Hamidou
Randy Quaid
Jimmy Booth
Norbert Weisser
Erich
John Hurt
Max
Mike Kellin
Mr. Hayes
Franco Diogene
Yesil
Michael Ensign
Stanley Daniels
Gigi Ballista
Chief Judge
Kevork Malikyan
Prosecutor
Peter Jeffrey
Ahmet
Joe Zammit Cordina
Airport Customs Officer
Yashaw Adem
Airport Police Chief
Raad Rawi
Airport Security Chief
Tony Boyd
Aslan
Zannino
Police Detective
Mihalis Giannatos
Court Translator
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Midnight Express in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Midnight Express on U-NEXT. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FOD.
Is Midnight Express on Netflix?+
Midnight Express is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT.
How long is Midnight Express?+
Midnight Express has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
Who stars in Midnight Express?+
Midnight Express stars Brad Davis, Irene Miracle, Bo Hopkins, Paolo Bonacelli and Paul L. Smith.
When did Midnight Express come out?+
Midnight Express is a 1978 movie directed by Alan Parker.
What genre is Midnight Express?+
Midnight Express is Drama and Crime film.
Who directed Midnight Express?+
Midnight Express was directed by Alan Parker.
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