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The Specials

R1h 22m2000Craig Mazin
IMDb: 5.7/10Rotten: 47%Metacritic: 38/100
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"They're not incredible, they're just special."

America's seventh best superhero team, the Specials, are a group of geeks and oddballs. Lifelong fan Nightbird joins the group just in time for the group to get a new line of action figures. But the members' extreme personalities and personal issues threaten to rip the group apart.

ComedyFantasyScience FictionAction
SuperheroSuperhero TeamIndependent FilmDysfunctional FriendsSuperhero Parody

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Specials (2000) about?

America's seventh best superhero team, the Specials, are a group of geeks and oddballs. Lifelong fan Nightbird joins the group just in time for the group to get a new line of action figures. But the members' extreme personalities and personal issues threaten to rip the group apart.

Who stars in The Specials?

The Specials stars Rob Lowe (The Weevil), Jamie Kennedy (Amok), Thomas Haden Church (The Strobe), Jordan Ladd (Nightbird), Mike Schwartz (U.S Bill). The film was directed by Craig Mazin.

How long is The Specials?

The Specials has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2000. It is rated R.

Is The Specials worth watching?

The Specials holds an IMDb rating of 5.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 47. Fans of Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch The Specials?

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