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Summary A father (Michael Shannon), goes on the run to protect his young son, Alton (Jaeden Lieberher), and uncover the truth behind the boy’s special powers. What starts as a race from religious extremists and local law enforcement quickly escalates to a nationwide manhunt involving the highest levels of the Federal Government. Ultimately his ...

Directed By: Jeff Nichols

Written By: Jeff Nichols

Midnight Special
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 44 Critic Reviews
76
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 257 User Ratings
6.8
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Summary A father (Michael Shannon), goes on the run to protect his young son, Alton (Jaeden Lieberher), and uncover the truth behind the boy’s special powers. What starts as a race from religious extremists and local law enforcement quickly escalates to a nationwide manhunt involving the highest levels of the Federal Government. Ultimately his ...

Directed By: Jeff Nichols

Written By: Jeff Nichols

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 44 Critic Reviews
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84% Positive
37 Reviews
14% Mixed
6 Reviews
2% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 44 Critic Reviews
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84% Positive
37 Reviews
14% Mixed
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2% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 257 User Ratings
6.8
63% Positive
162 Ratings
26% Mixed
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11% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 257 User Ratings
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63% Positive
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26% Mixed
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Production Company Warner Bros., RatPac-Dune Entertainment, Faliro House Productions, Tri-State Pictures, FilmNation Entertainment
Release Date Mar 18, 2016
Duration 1 h 52 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline He's not like us.
International Online Cinema Awards (INOCA)
5 Nominations
Golden Schmoes Awards
2 Nominations
Sarasota Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination