
Five Miles to Midnight
The Suspense Begins...From the Very First Second!
Directed by Anatole Litvak
Produced by Mercury, Dear Film
A tense, morally murky thriller built on a dysfunctional marriage, staged death, and insurance fraud that traps its characters in escalating deception and paranoia.
American ex-Air Force man and current businessman Bob Macklin is married to the impoverished Italian-born Lisa. Bob’s jealousy and immaturity irks Lisa, who tells him she’s planning to file for a divorce before his plane departs on a business trip for Casablanca.
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Is Five Miles to Midnight sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Does Five Miles to Midnight end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.
Is Five Miles to Midnight easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 73% of films.
Is Five Miles to Midnight scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.
Is Five Miles to Midnight violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.
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Like Five Miles to Midnight
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Five Miles to Midnight
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Five Miles to Midnight, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Five Miles to Midnight, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Five Miles to Midnight, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































