In the Middle of the Night

In the Middle of the Night

Directed by Erik Balling

Produced by Nordisk Film Denmark

1984131 min6.7 / 10

A gritty yet humanistic portrait of homeless friendship and community in 1980s Copenhagen, darkened by tragedy but grounded in the bonds between outsiders.

Benny and Arnold are homeless and along with others living on Nørrebro in Copenhagen. The police is set to clear the building they squat in, but on the night of the forced eviction, local acid head Spacy jumps from the sixth floor.

Questions people ask

  • Is In the Middle of the Night sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Does In the Middle of the Night end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of films.

  • Is In the Middle of the Night scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is In the Middle of the Night violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is In the Middle of the Night easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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61/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity68

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise62

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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