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Midnight Special

PG-1320161h 52mJeff Nichols
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 84% · Metacritic 76

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"He's not like us."

A father and son go on the run after the dad learns his child possesses special powers.

AdventureDramaScience Fiction
HelicopterGovernmentChaseParent Child RelationshipGas StationHostageFbiTexasMotelRanch

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Frequently asked questions

What is Midnight Special (2016) about?

A father and son go on the run after the dad learns his child possesses special powers.

Who stars in Midnight Special?

Midnight Special stars Michael Shannon (Roy Tomlin), Jaeden Martell (Alton Meyer), Joel Edgerton (Lucas), Kirsten Dunst (Sarah Tomlin), Adam Driver (Agent Sevier). The film was directed by Jeff Nichols.

How long is Midnight Special?

Midnight Special has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2016. It is rated PG-13.

Is Midnight Special worth watching?

Midnight Special holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 84. Fans of Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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