Midnight Special (2016) movie poster

Midnight Special (2016)

"He's not like us."
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 51%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 80% (RT: 83%, MC: 76) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AdventureDramaScience Fiction

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Director
Runtime
1h 52m
Country
United States of America, Greece
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.3/10 (2,017 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
83%
Metacritic
76
Cast
Michael Shannon as Roy Tomlin
Jaeden Martell as Alton Meyer
Joel Edgerton as Lucas
Kirsten Dunst as Sarah Tomlin
Adam Driver as Agent Sevier
David Jensen as Elden
Sam Shepard as Calvin Meyer
Scott Haze as Levi
It's divisive. Only 51% of audiences liked it based on 2,017 votes. Critics rated it higher at 80%, but audiences were less impressed.
Overview
A father and son go on the run after the dad learns his child possesses special powers. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of Midnight Special was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • During production of Midnight Special, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

Midnight Special is a 2016 adventure, drama, science fiction film directed by Jeff Nichols. A father and son go on the run after the dad learns his child possesses special powers. The film has been rated by 2,017 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a adventure film, Midnight Special delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Midnight Special (2016) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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What Reddit Thinks

r/TrueFilm
⬆ 107💬 15 comments
Loving (2016) was a departure from Jeff Nichols’ usual works. But it was a work of humanistic sincerity, absolutely in line with the philosophy of his earlier films Take Shelter (2011), Mud (2012), and Midnight Special (2016)
When, a year or so ago, I saw Jeff Nichols Palme D’Or nominated Loving (2016) it seemed like an odd fit for the director. Not in the sense that it... Read on Reddit →
Top comment: "I agree with many of your points and the one thing that I love most about his work (which you..."
r/TrueFilm
⬆ 70💬 24 comments
Thoughts on the title of Nichols' "Midnight Special" (2016) ?
I just finished watching Midnight Special, and I’d like to hear what other folks think about the title of the movie. The research I did told me that... Read on Reddit →
Top comment: "Could be that. Also, a midnight special is a drug run. Nichols based the opening action sequence..."
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