Midnight Special

Midnight Special

He's not like us.

Directed by Jeff Nichols

Produced by Faliro House Productions, Tri-State Pictures

2016112 min6.3 / 10

A tense, intimate chase film that uses sci-fi and religious mystery to explore a father's protective love for his extraordinary son.

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

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Questions people ask

  • Is Midnight Special one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 97% of films.

  • Does Midnight Special end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

  • Is Midnight Special violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

  • Is Midnight Special sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Midnight Special scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Midnight Special easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

42/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity95

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise13

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Midnight Special, and what each one shares →

Like Midnight Special

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Midnight Special

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Midnight Special, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Midnight Special, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Midnight Special, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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