---
title: "Midnight Special"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/midnight-special-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 245703
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 112
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Midnight Special (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/midnight-special-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Midnight Special is a film first released in 2016. Catalogued under Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction. Produced and broadcast by Faliro House Productions, Tri-State Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A father and son go on the run after discovering the child has special powers."

### Why Watch
- Engaging sci-fi premise
- Strong father-son dynamic

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited plot details in available sources
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries a PG-13 rating and blends adventure, drama, and science fiction elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: suspenseful, dramatic, mysterious, adventurous

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/midnight-special-2016#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jeff Nichols
- **Networks / Studios**: Faliro House Productions, Tri-State Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Michael Shannon** as *Roy Tomlin*
- **Jaeden Martell** as *Alton Meyer*
- **Joel Edgerton** as *Lucas*
- **Kirsten Dunst** as *Sarah Tomlin*
- **Adam Driver** as *Agent Sevier*
- **David Jensen** as *Elden*
- **Sam Shepard** as *Calvin Meyer*
- **Scott Haze** as *Levi*
- **Dana Gourrier** as *Sharon Davison*
- **Paul Sparks** as *Agent Miller*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of Midnight Special?
Midnight Special was released in 2016.

### Q: What genres is the film classified under?
The film is classified as adventure, drama, and science fiction.

### Q: What is the runtime of Midnight Special?
The runtime of the film is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the movie?
A father and son go on the run after the dad learns his child possesses special powers.

### Q: What is the MPAA rating for the film?
The film is rated PG-13.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Midnight Special — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/245703)

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