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Midnight Special (2016)

PG-13

Action/Drama/Science-Fiction · 1h 51m · 3/18/2016

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He's not like us.

Description

Writer/director Jeff Nichols proves again that he is one of the most compelling storytellers of our time with the sci-fi thriller “Midnight Special.” A provocative, genre-defying film as supernatural as it is intimately human, it follows a father, Roy (Michael Shannon), who goes on the run to protect his young son, Alton (Jaeden Lieberher), a boy with mysterious powers that even Roy himself cannot comprehend. 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. Risking everything, Roy is committed to helping Alton reach his ultimate purpose, whatever that might be and whatever it costs, in a story that takes audiences on a perilous journey from Texas to the Florida coast, while exploring the bonds of love and trust, and the nature of faith.

Status

Released

Language

English

Country

United States

Production Companies

Faliro House Productions, Tri-State Pictures, Warner Bros.

Budget

$18000000

Revenue

$6210000

Where to Watch

Cast

Wendy Clarice Jordan

Polygamist Wife (uncredited)

Cory Kapahulehua

Tactical FBI (uncredited)

Patrick Kearns

Religious cult member (uncredited)

Darlene Kellum

Cult Member (uncredited)

Chadwick Johnson

FBI Agent (uncredited)

Zachary Probus

Young Religious Cult Member (uncredited)

Michael Shannon

Roy

Joel Edgerton

Lucas

Kirsten Dunst

Sarah Tomlin

Jaeden Lieberher

Alton Meyer

Adam Driver

Sevier

Bill Camp

Doak

Scott Haze

Levi

Sam Shepard

Calvin Meyer

Paul Sparks

Agent Miller

David Jensen

Elden

Sharon Landry

Merrianne (Doak's Wife)

Dana Gourrier

Sharon Davison (Counselor)

Sharon Garrison

Jane Adams (Sarah's Mother)

Allison King

Hannah (Ranch Member)

Sean Bridgers

Fredrick (Ranch Member)

Lucy Faust

Caroline (Ranch Member)

James Moses Black

Military Officer

Yvonne Landry

Motel Clerk

Maureen Brennan

Woman at Truckstop

Ann Mahoney

FBI Agent #1

Garrett Hines

FBI Agent #2

Kerry Cahill

Linda (NSA Staffer)

Wayne Pére

Prison FBI Agent

Dane Rhodes

Oil Worker

Lee Zurik

Local Newscaster #1

Nicondra Norwood

Local Newscaster #2

Billy Slaughter

NSA Staffer

Sam Malone

Soldier at Roadblock

Sean Kaplan

Texas State Trooper

James DuMont

Base Commander

Nancy Grace

Lynn Berry

Alexander Eldimiati

Stand in (as Alex Eldimiati)

D'Arcy Allen

FBI Agent (uncredited)

John L. Armijo

National Guardsman (uncredited)

Jon Arthur

Roadblock Soldier (uncredited)

Michelle Benet

Car Crash Victim (uncredited)

Eric Berris

Truck Stop Patron (uncredited)

Hayley Blackall

Humanoid / Dancer (uncredited)

Nathan Brimmer

FBI Agent (uncredited)

David Michael Cefalu

FBI Agent (uncredited)

Ron Centanni

FBI Ageny (uncredited)

Kyle Crosby

Cult Member (uncredited)

Robert 'Bigg Sarge' Deon

National Guard Soldier (uncredited)

Neil Durr

Driver (uncredited)

Greg Faul

Car Passenger (uncredited)

Rudy Franklin

National Guard (uncredited)

Rebecca Gamble

Religious Cult Member (uncredited)

Lyle R. Guidroz

FBI Agent (uncredited)

Melodi Hallenbeck

Amish Lady (uncredited)

John R Mangus

FBI Agent (uncredited)

Claire McReynolds

Young Religious Cult Member (uncredited)

Mike R. Moreau

Ranch Man (uncredited)

Broc Morgan

Religious Cult Member (uncredited)

Christy Moritz

FBI Agent (uncredited)

Duane Moseley

Rancher (uncredited)

Scott Everett Nichols

FBI Agent (uncredited)

Jay Oliver

Rancher (uncredited)

McKenna Pippen

Cult Girl (uncredited)

Joshua Probus

Child Cult Member (uncredited)

John Henry

Prison Guard (uncredited)

Elton LeBlanc

Cult member (uncredited)

Vincent Eugene Hatten

Army national guard soldier (uncredited)

Ryan Hebert

Grocery patron (uncredited)

Steve Kish

FBI Agent (uncredited)

Cynthia LeBlanc

Cult member (uncredited)

Sarah Jane Sanders

Jeep Driver (uncredited)

Plynlymmon Sanguis

Cult Woman (uncredited)

William Schaff

National Guards / Captain (uncredited)

Keith Schillari

News Camera Operator (uncredited)

Kari Shemwell

Cult member (uncredited)

Kerry Sims

Cia (uncredited)

Edward Rashad Smith

Soldier (uncredited)

Lisa Ann Smith

Religious Cult Member (uncredited)

Damon Somers

FBI Agent (uncredited)

Amy Emily Stack

Cult Ranch Member (uncredited)

John Teal Jr.

FS Driver (uncredited)

Joseph Uzzell

Ranch Man (uncredited)

M. Jearl Vinot

Religious Cult Member (uncredited)

Alfonzo Walker

Pathfinder Driver (uncredited)

Brian Les Weinberger

National Guardsman (uncredited)

Brady Yarborough

Young Religious Cult Member (uncredited)

Jesse Yarborough

National Guardsman (uncredited)

Jacquelyn Twodat Jackson

Truck Stop Patron (uncredited)

Justin LeBrun

Cult member (uncredited)

Crew

Jeff Nichols

Director

Jeff Nichols

Writer