Where to watch Special (2006) tonight
Special (2006) runs 1 h 21 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.3 from 107 TMDB members. A lonely metermaid has a psychotic reaction to his medication and becomes convinced he's a superhero. A very select group of people in life are truly gifted. Special is a movie about everyone else.
- Runtime
- 1 h 21 min — ends 9:21 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Released
- November 17, 2006
- TMDB rating
- 6.3 / 10 from 107 votes
- Director
- Jeremy Passmore, Hal Haberman
- Starring
- Michael Rapaport, Paul Blackthorne, Josh Peck, Robert Baker
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Kanopy (free), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is Special?
- Special is 1 h 21 min long (81 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:21 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Special rated?
- Special is rated R in the US.
- Is Special a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Fantasy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream Special?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Kanopy (free), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
Lists it could be on
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