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Midnight Special

2016 · Movie · 112 min
C

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67/100

Averaged across 11 ratings · 197.5K votes

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47–84 out of 100

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A father goes on the run to protect his young son, who possesses mysterious, otherworldly powers. They are chased by federal agents and a zealous religious cult, both of whom want the boy for their own purposes. The father’s only goal is to get his son to a specific location at a precise time, a destination that holds the key to the boy's destiny and origins. This is a tense chase film grounded in a father's love for his unique child.

Details

Director
Jeff Nichols
Released
18 February 2016
Country
United States, Greece
Language
English
Runtime
112 min
Rated
PG-13
Budget
$18.0M
Box office
$7.1M

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