Midnight Special (2016)
A father and son race across the South, their intimate bond tested by the boy's mysterious powers.
A father and son go on the run after the dad learns his child possesses special powers.
How intense is Midnight Special?
Midnight Special is mildly scary, with no gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated PG-13.
What Midnight Special feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulatmosphericearnestintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Midnight Special
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Midnight Special for you?
Is Midnight Special scary?
Only a little. Midnight Special has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Midnight Special gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Midnight Special sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Midnight Special OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Midnight Special?
Midnight Special runs 1h 52m.
Where can I stream Midnight Special?
Midnight Special is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Midnight Special have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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