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Midnight Special

  • 2016
  • PG-13
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
87K
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.
Play trailer2:03
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Conspiracy ThrillerSuspense MysteryDramaMysterySci-FiThriller

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
    87K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jeff Nichols
    • Writer
      • Jeff Nichols
    • Stars
      • Michael Shannon
      • Joel Edgerton
      • Kirsten Dunst
    • 351User reviews
    • 354Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 14 nominations total

    Videos29

    Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:03
    Trailer #2
    U.S. Trailer #1
    Trailer 1:48
    U.S. Trailer #1
    U.S. Trailer #1
    Trailer 1:48
    U.S. Trailer #1
    International Teaser
    Trailer 1:43
    International Teaser
    He Will Do Anything
    Clip 0:56
    He Will Do Anything
    Gas Station
    Clip 1:10
    Gas Station
    The Deal
    Clip 0:48
    The Deal

    Photos300

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    Top Cast88

    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

    User reviews351

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    Summary

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • 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.

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    Details

    • Release date
      • February 18, 2016 (Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • 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

    • 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

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 52m(112 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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