Midnight Special (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2016, Midnight Special is a drama, adventure and science fiction film directed by Jeff Nichols, running about 112 minutes. “He's not like us.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A father and son go on the run after the dad learns his child possesses special powers.
Who’s in it. Midnight Special stars Michael Shannon as Roy Tomlin, Jaeden Martell as Alton Meyer, Joel Edgerton as Lucas and Kirsten Dunst as Sarah Tomlin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Midnight Special has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Midnight Special page.
If you liked it. Fans of Midnight Special tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Midnight Special (2016)?
- In US, Midnight Special is available to 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 Midnight Special worth watching?
- Midnight Special holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Midnight Special?
- Midnight Special stars Michael Shannon, Jaeden Martell, Joel Edgerton, Kirsten Dunst and Adam Driver.
- When was Midnight Special released?
- Midnight Special was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.