The Specials (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2000, The Specials is an action, comedy and fantasy film directed by Craig Mazin, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. America's 7th Best Superhero Team, the Specials, are a group of geeks and oddballs. We get to see one day in their lives as fan and new member 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’s in it. The Specials stars Rob Lowe as The Weevil, Jamie Kennedy as Amok, Thomas Haden Church as The Strobe and Jordan Ladd as Nightbird, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Specials has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Specials page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Specials tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Specials (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Specials change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Specials worth watching?
- The Specials holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Specials?
- The Specials stars Rob Lowe, Jamie Kennedy, Thomas Haden Church, Jordan Ladd and Mike Schwartz.
- When was The Specials released?
- The Specials was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.