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Midnight Special (2016) runs 1 h 52 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.3 from 2,130 TMDB members. A father and son go on the run after the dad learns his child possesses special powers.

Runtime
1 h 52 min — ends 9:52 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG-13 (US)
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction
Released
February 18, 2016
TMDB rating
6.3 / 10 from 2,130 votes
Director
Jeff Nichols
Starring
Michael Shannon, Jaeden Martell, Joel Edgerton, Kirsten Dunst
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Adventure and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription).

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Questions people ask

How long is Midnight Special?
Midnight Special is 1 h 52 min long (112 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:52 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Midnight Special rated?
Midnight Special is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Midnight Special a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Adventure and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Midnight Special?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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