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Midnight Special
SF film with a runtime of 111 minutes, released in 2016. Presented in English.
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In this cryptic sci-fi adventure from writer/director Jeff Nichols, Roy (Michael Shannon) rescues his son Alton (Jaeden Lieberher) from a religious cult in Texas, whose members worship the boy for his supernatural powers. Along with a state trooper (Joel Edgerton), the pair go on a cross-country journey as they are hunted by federal agents, who believe Alton might be a threat to national security. Kirsten Dunst, Adam Driver, and Sam Shepard co-star.
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How long is Midnight Special?
Midnight Special runs for 1h 51m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under SF, mystery & suspense, fantasy.
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