Back By Midnight 2005
"Mr. One Liners Meets The Hard Timers."
When the warden of a run-down minimum-security prison decides to take revenge on its shady owner, chaos erupts as four inmates break out to pull off an audacious department store heist. The goal? Fund improvements for their squalid facility.
Director: Harry Basil
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Back By Midnight (2005) about?
*Back By Midnight* (2005) follows the warden of a struggling prison who orchestrates a prison break to get revenge on the corrupt owner. Four inmates escape to rob a department store, hoping to fund upgrades for their rundown facility. The plan spirals into a series of comedic misadventures packed with pranks, schemes, and plenty of laughs.
Who directed Back By Midnight?
Back By Midnight was directed by Harry Basil, a filmmaker known for his work in comedy.
Who stars in Back By Midnight?
The film stars comedy legends Rodney Dangerfield and Randy Quaid, alongside Kirstie Alley, Paul Rodríguez, and Ed Begley Jr.
Is Back By Midnight (2005) worth watching?
For fans of classic comedy and prison-break antics, *Back By Midnight* offers a solid dose of laughs. While IMDb ratings aren't available, its blend of slapstick humor and rebellious charm makes it a fun pick for a lighthearted movie night.
How long is Back By Midnight?
Back By Midnight runs for 89 minutes.
About Back By Midnight (2005) — A hilarious prison break comedy with Rodney Dangerfield
When the warden of a run-down minimum-security prison decides to take revenge on its shady owner, chaos erupts as four inmates break out to pull off an audacious department store heist. The goal? Fund improvements for their squalid facility. Rodney Dangerfield and Randy Quaid headline this 2005 comedy, bringing their signature one-liners and physical humor to a story packed with prison antics, wild schemes, and plenty of laughs. Directed by Harry Basil, *Back By Midnight* blends slapstick comedy with a touch of rebellion, creating a lighthearted yet mischievous atmosphere.
Under the guise of a prison break gone rogue, the inmates craft a plan to rob a department store, all while dodging authority and courting disaster. With Kirstie Alley and Ed Begley Jr. adding to the ensemble's comedic timing, the film delivers a fast-paced, irreverent ride that feels like a love letter to classic comedy tropes. Expect nonstop gags, quirky characters, and a premise that's as flawed as it is fun.