Midnight Special

Midnight Special

He's not like us.

PG-13 2016 · 112 min · ★ 6.3 (2K) · Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction

A father and son go on the run after the dad learns his child possesses special powers.

Directed by Jeff Nichols · Written by Jeff Nichols

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