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

1:57

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

Shooting

The film was shot in 40 days.

Script

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

Poster

On the poster we see the child reading a Superman comic book, Michael Shannon, who is in this movie, played general Zod in 'Man Of Steel' and 'Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice' both being Superman movies.

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