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"In the sci-fi thriller “Midnight Special,” writer/director Jeff Nichols proves again that he is one of the most compelling storytellers of our time, as a father (Michael Shannon), goes on the run to protect his young son, Alton (Jaeden Lieberher), and uncover the truth behind the boy’s special powers.
What starts as a race from religious extremists and local law enforcement quickly escalates to a nationwide manhunt involving the highest levels of the Federal Government. Ultimately his father risks everything to protect Alton and help fulfill a destiny that could change the world forever, in this genre–defying film as supernatural as it is intimately human.
Original Release
02/12/2016
US Release
03/18/2016
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Kirsten Dunst | Sarah Tomlin / Sarah |
Adam Driver | Sevier / Agent Sevier |
Joel Edgerton | Lucas |
Michael Shannon | Roy Tomlin / Roy |
Jaeden Martell | Alton Meyer / Alton |
Sam Shepard | Calvin Meyer |
Scott Haze | Levi |
Dana Gourrier | Sharon Davison (Councelor) / Sharon Davison |
Paul Sparks | Agent Miller |
Kerry Cahill | Linda (NSA Staffer) |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Kirsten Dunst | Sarah Tomlin / Sarah |
Adam Driver | Sevier / Agent Sevier |
Joel Edgerton | Lucas |
Michael Shannon | Roy Tomlin / Roy |
Jaeden Martell | Alton Meyer / Alton |
Sam Shepard | Calvin Meyer |
Scott Haze | Levi |
Dana Gourrier | Sharon Davison (Councelor) / Sharon Davison |
Paul Sparks | Agent Miller |
Kerry Cahill | Linda (NSA Staffer) |
Bill Camp | Doak |
Billy Slaughter | Agent Cole / NSA Staffer |
Lucy Faust | Caroline (Ranch Member) |
Sean Bridgers | Frederick (Ranch Member) / Fredrick (Ranch Member) |
Allison Gabriel | Hannah (Ranch Member) |
Sharon Landry | Merrianne (Doak's Wife) |
Sharon Garrison | Jane Adams (Sarah's Mother) |
James Moses Black | Military Officer |
Maureen Brennan | Woman at Truck Stop / Woman at Truckstop |
Ann Mahoney | FBI Agent #1 |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Glen Basner | Executive Producer |
Hans Graffunder | Executive Producer |
Christos V. Konstantakopoulos | Executive Producer |
Steven Mnuchin | Executive Producer |
Sarah Green | Producer |
Brian Kavanaugh-Jones | Producer |
Rian Cahill | Producer |
Eric Heffron | Producer |
Kristin Mann | Producer |
Darius Shahmir | Producer |
Editors
Trailers

Midnight Special

Midnight Special (International Trailer 2)

Midnight Special (Trailer 1)

Midnight Special (UK Trailer 1)
Clips

Midnight Special: The Deal

Midnight Special: He Will Do Anything

Midnight Special: Gas Station
Behind the Scenes

Midnight Special: Adam Driver On Becoming Involved With The Project

Midnight Special: Brian Kavanaugh-Jones On First Hearing About The Project From Jeff Nichols

Midnight Special: Jeff Nichols On His Writing Process

Midnight Special: Jaeden Lieberher On Reading The Script

Midnight Special: Joel Edgerton On His Character

Midnight Special: Michael Shannon On His Character

Midnight Special: Kirsten Dunst On Where We Find 'Sarah' In The Beginning Of The Story

Midnight Special: Sarah Green On First Hearing About The Project From Jeff Nichols

Midnight Special: Sam Shepard On The Film