Midnight Special

2016
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Title: Midnight Special

Original Title: Midnight Special

Year: 2016

Info

Release Dates

  • UK: April 08 2016
  • United States: March 18 2016

Plot

Jeff Nichols returns with a new film, known for films like 'Mud' or 'Take Shelter', brings a cast of stars formed by Michael Shannon, of 'Man of Steel', Kirsten Dunst, of 'Fargo' , Adam Driver, of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakeness' , Joel Edgerton, of 'Black Mass' and Jaeden Lieberther, of 'Masters of Sex'. The story focuses on Roy (Michael Shannon), who has to escape with his son Alton (Jaeden Lieberther), an eight year old boy who has the gift of having magical and mysterious powers, of religious extremists and local police, soon to use more drastic measures, linking the case with the US government. Alton and Ron begin a trip from Texas to the Florida coast to escape the high positions that threaten them. On this journey the protagonists explore and forge bonds of love, familiarity and trust.

Cast

Director:

Jeff Nichols Jeff Nichols

Videos

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September 4 2016

'Midnight Special' Clip #1 1:25
'Midnight Special' #1 Trailer 1:45
'Midnight Special' Trailer #2 2:01

Photos

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Trivia

Script

Jeff Nichols wrote the film as a reflection on becoming a father.

Delayed

Warner Bros set the film for November 25, 2015 release, but in July 2015 has moved the movie back to March 18, 2016.

'Star Wars'

Joel Edgerton and Adam Driver have both appeared in the 'Star Wars' films.

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