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Midnight Special

  • 2016
  • PG-13
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
84K
YOUR RATING
Jaeden Martell in Midnight Special (2016)
A father goes on the run to protect his young son, Alton, and uncover the truth behind the boy's special powers. What starts as a race from religious extremists and local law enforcement quickly escalates to a nationwide manhunt involving the highest levels of the Federal Government. Ultimately his father risks everything to protect Alton and help fulfill a destiny that could change the world forever, in this genre -- defying film as supernatural as it is intimately human.
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DramaMysterySci-Fi

A father and son go on the run, pursued by the government and a cult drawn to the child's special powers.A father and son go on the run, pursued by the government and a cult drawn to the child's special powers.A father and son go on the run, pursued by the government and a cult drawn to the child's special powers.

  • Director
    • Jeff Nichols
  • Writer
    • Jeff Nichols
  • Stars
    • Michael Shannon
    • Joel Edgerton
    • Kirsten Dunst
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    84K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jeff Nichols
    • Writer
      • Jeff Nichols
    • Stars
      • Michael Shannon
      • Joel Edgerton
      • Kirsten Dunst
    • 342User reviews
    • 350Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 14 nominations

    Videos29

    Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:03
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    U.S. Trailer #1
    Trailer 1:48
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    International Teaser
    Trailer 1:43
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    He Will Do Anything
    Clip 0:56
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    Gas Station
    Clip 1:10
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    The Deal
    Clip 0:48
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    Midnight Special: Gas Station
    Clip 1:05
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    Midnight Special: He Will Do Anything
    Clip 0:51
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    Midnight Special: The Deal
    Clip 0:44
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    Midnight Special: Sarah Green On First Hearing About The Project From Jeff Nichols
    Featurette 0:56
    Watch Midnight Special: Sarah Green On First Hearing About The Project From Jeff Nichols
    Midnight Special: Joel Edgerton On His Character
    Featurette 0:40
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    Midnight Special: Jeff Nichols On His Writing Process
    Featurette 1:10
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    Photos299

    Jaeden Martell in Midnight Special (2016)
    Jaeden Martell in Midnight Special (2016)
    Jaeden Martell in Midnight Special (2016)
    Kirsten Dunst and Michael Shannon at an event for Midnight Special (2016)
    Jesse Plemons at an event for Midnight Special (2016)
    Joel Edgerton at an event for Midnight Special (2016)
    Kirsten Dunst and Michael Shannon at an event for Midnight Special (2016)
    Midnight Special (2016)
    Midnight Special (2016)
    Midnight Special (2016)
    Kirsten Dunst, Sam Shepard, David Jensen, Bill Camp, Joel Edgerton, Michael Shannon, Paul Sparks, Scott Haze, Adam Driver, and Jaeden Martell in Midnight Special (2016)
    Kirsten Dunst, Sam Shepard, David Jensen, Bill Camp, Joel Edgerton, Michael Shannon, Paul Sparks, Scott Haze, Adam Driver, and Jaeden Martell in Midnight Special (2016)

    Cast86

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    Michael Shannon
    Michael Shannon
    • Roy
    Joel Edgerton
    Joel Edgerton
    • Lucas
    Kirsten Dunst
    Kirsten Dunst
    • Sarah
    Adam Driver
    Adam Driver
    • Sevier
    Jaeden Martell
    Jaeden Martell
    • Alton
    • (as Jaeden Lieberher)
    Bill Camp
    Bill Camp
    • Doak
    Scott Haze
    Scott Haze
    • Levi
    Sam Shepard
    Sam Shepard
    • Calvin Meyer
    Paul Sparks
    Paul Sparks
    • Agent Miller
    David Jensen
    David Jensen
    • Elden
    Sharon Landry
    Sharon Landry
    • Merrianne (Doak's Wife)
    Dana Gourrier
    Dana Gourrier
    • Sharon Davison (Councelor)
    Sharon Garrison
    Sharon Garrison
    • Jane Adams (Sarah's Mother)
    Allison Gabriel
    Allison Gabriel
    • Hannah (Ranch Member)
    • (as Allison King)
    Sean Bridgers
    Sean Bridgers
    • Frederick (Ranch Member)
    Lucy Faust
    Lucy Faust
    • Caroline (Ranch Member)
    James Moses Black
    James Moses Black
    • Military Officer
    Yvonne Landry
    Yvonne Landry
    • Motel Clerk
    • Director
      • Jeff Nichols
    • Writer
      • Jeff Nichols
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Untitled Jeff Nichols Sci-Fi Project

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Because he wanted final cut, Jeff Nichols originally considered making the film with an independent film studio, rather than at Warner Bros Pictures. It wasn't until his last meeting with Warner Bros that he informed them of this requirement. However, the producers at the company still agreed to make the film, due to its relatively small budget.
    • Goofs
      Near the end of the movie, after Roy breaks through the road blockade, the air bags are engaged. However, seconds later the vehicle is able to drive away without any sign of them. Air bags are designed to instantly inflate to cushion the people in the car against impact, but then to deflate straight away. Although there are many shots in which you cannot see the air bags, when the car flips over, it can be seen in its deflated state.
    • Quotes

      Alton Meyer: Dad?

      Roy: Yeah?

      Alton Meyer: Are you scared?

      Roy: Yes.

      Alton Meyer: You don't have to worry about me.

      Roy: I like worrying about you.

      Alton Meyer: You don't have to anymore.

      Roy: I'll always worry about you Alton. That's the deal.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Graham Norton Show: Chris Hemsworth/Jessica Chastain/Kirsten Dunst/Stephen Mangan/Raleigh Ritchie (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Sunrise Mass
      Written by Ola Gjeilo

      Performed by Majorstua Chamber Choir / Kammerkoret Nova with String Orchestra

      Conducted by Tore Erik Mohn

      Courtesy of GIA Publications, Inc.

    User reviews342

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    Review
    Featured review
    6/10
    Production, actors and some ideas are good, but the final spark is missing
    I really enjoyed most of the movie thanks to the mystery factor, the actors who all play well - may it be the main or the supporting roles or the almost flawless production.

    But there's so much build-up for something minor. Potential is definitely there, but disappointing in total.
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    12
    • mardalsfossen01
    • Jan 5, 2020

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 21, 2016 (Greece)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Greece
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Untitled Jeff Nichols/Sci-Fi Project
    • Filming locations
      • St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, St. Marks, Florida, USA(marsh)
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • RatPac-Dune Entertainment
      • Faliro House Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $18,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,712,282
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $190,012
      • Mar 20, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,112,282
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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