Super 8 (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2011, Super 8 is a thriller, mystery and science fiction film directed by J.J. Abrams, running about 112 minutes. “It Arrives.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1979 Ohio, several youngsters are making a zombie movie with a Super-8 camera. In the midst of filming, the friends witness a horrifying train derailment and are lucky to escape with their lives. They soon discover that the catastrophe was no accident, as a series of unexplained events and disappearances soon follows. Deputy Jackson Lamb, the father of one of the kids, searches for the terrifying truth behind the crash.
Who’s in it. Super 8 stars Joel Courtney as Joe Lamb, Elle Fanning as Alice Dainard, Riley Griffiths as Charles Kaznyk and Kyle Chandler as Jackson Lamb, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Super 8 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $260.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Super 8 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Super 8 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Super 8 (2011)?
- In US, Super 8 is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Super 8 worth watching?
- Super 8 holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Super 8?
- Super 8 stars Joel Courtney, Elle Fanning, Riley Griffiths, Kyle Chandler and Noah Emmerich.
- When was Super 8 released?
- Super 8 was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.