Bacon Free Library recommends 1988 film Midnight Run

The Bacon Free Library, Natick's public library, is recommending the 1988 film Midnight Run in a new post on its blog.

The library describes the film as a comedy-action thriller rated R, with a running time of 126 minutes. Robert De Niro plays Jack Walsh, a bounty hunter who plans to keep his record intact by bringing in Charles Grodin's character, called the "Duke," before the mob can get to him. The library says the movie includes a boxcar conversation in Arizona, a scene with many bullets and a heart-warming ending, and it suggests viewers have a big bag of popcorn ready.

The post points readers to two ways to enjoy it. The film is available to watch on DVD, and the movie soundtrack can be streamed through Hoopla, a digital service listed among the library's electronic resources.

The library is at 58 Eliot St. Questions can be sent to bfl@minlib.net or directed to 508-653-6730.

Source: Natick Public Library (Bacon Free Library) announcement, November 3, 2026.

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