Midnight Special 2016

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
55%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
88%
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A father and son go on the run after the dad learns his child possesses special powers.

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

Dana Gourrier

as Sharon Davison

Paul Sparks

as Agent Miller

Director:

Jeff Nichols

Writer:

Jeff Nichols

Genres:

Adventure,Drama,Science Fiction

Release Date:

2016 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

112 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Midnight Special

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

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

Dana Gourrier

as Sharon Davison

Paul Sparks

as Agent Miller

Kerry Cahill

as Linda (NSA Staffer)

Bill Camp

as Doak

Billy Slaughter

as Agent Cole

Lucy Faust

as Caroline (Ranch Member)

Sean Bridgers

as Fredrick (Ranch Member)

Allison Gabriel

as Hannah (Ranch Member)

Sharon Landry

as Merrianne (Doak's Wife)

Sharon Garrison

as Jane Adams (Sarah's Mother)

James Moses Black

as Military Officer

Yvonne Landry

as Motel Clerk

Maureen Brennan

as Woman at Truckstop

Ann Mahoney

as FBI Agent #1

Garrett Hines

as FBI Agent #2

Wayne Péré

as Prison FBI Agent

Dane Rhodes

as Oil Worker

Lee Zurik

as Local Newscaster #1

Nicondra Norwood

as Local Newscaster #2

Sam Malone

as Soldier at Roadblock

Sean Kaplan

as Texas State Trooper

James DuMont

as Base Commander

Nancy Grace

as Nancy Grace

Lynn Berry

as Lynn Berry

Alexander Eldimiati

as Stand in (uncredited)

D'Arcy Allen

as FBI Agent (uncredited)

John L. Armijo

as National Guardsman (uncredited)

Michelle Benet

as Car Crash Victim (uncredited)

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