Permanent Midnight
“He had a great job, beautiful wife and a habit the size of Utah.”
Synopsis
Juggling increasing career success and a growing heroin habit, a television comedy writer attempts to go down a path of improvement.
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Ben Stiller
Jerry Stahl
Elizabeth Hurley
Sandra
Maria Bello
Kitty
Owen Wilson
Nicky
Lourdes Benedicto
Vola
Peter Greene
Gus
Cheryl Ladd
Pamela Verlaine
Fred Willard
Craig Ziffer
Charles Fleischer
Allen from Mr. Chompers
Janeane Garofalo
Jana Farmer
Connie Nielsen
Dagmar
Sandra Oh
Friend
Jerry Stahl
Dr. Murphy
Jay Paulson
Phoenix Punk
Spencer Garrett
Brad / Tim from Mr. Chompers
Chauncey Leopardi
Jerry at 16
Mary Thompson
Grandma White
Liz Torres
Dita
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 16, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 14, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Veloz
- Screenplay & Story
- David Veloz, Jerry Stahl
- Original Score
- Daniel Licht
- Original Title
- Permanent Midnight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Artisan Entertainment, JD Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Veloz
David Veloz, Jerry Stahl
Daniel Licht
Robert D. Yeoman
Cara Silverman, Steven Weisberg
Yalda Tehranian, Jane Hamsher, Don Murphy
Department Leadership Roster
David Veloz
Writer
David Veloz
Director
Louise Mingenbach
Costume Design
Lori Eskowitz-Carter
Costume Design
Eddie Perez
Stunt Coordinator
Jane Hamsher
Producer
Don Murphy
Producer
Cara Silverman
Editor
Jerry Fleming
Production Design
Steven Weisberg
Editor
Robert D. Yeoman
Director of Photography
Daniel Licht
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Permanent Midnight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Permanent Midnight about?
Juggling increasing career success and a growing heroin habit, a television comedy writer attempts to go down a path of improvement.
Who directed Permanent Midnight?
Permanent Midnight was directed by David Veloz.
Who stars in Permanent Midnight?
The principal cast of Permanent Midnight includes Ben Stiller, Elizabeth Hurley, Maria Bello, Owen Wilson, Lourdes Benedicto.
When was Permanent Midnight released and how long is it?
Permanent Midnight was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
How much did Permanent Midnight make at the box office?
Permanent Midnight grossed $1.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Permanent Midnight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Permanent Midnight was composed by Daniel Licht.
Is Permanent Midnight based on a book or true story?
Permanent Midnight is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jerry Stahl".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Permanent Midnight?
Permanent Midnight holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).