Special

Name: Special
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Released: 2006-11-17
Duration: 1 h 21 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Michael Rapaport, Paul Blackthorne, Josh Peck, Robert Baker, Jack Kehler

2006·Movie·R·81 min·★ 6.3(103)

Drama Fantasy Science Fiction More English titles

“He's not your ordinary superhero.”

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.

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About Special

Special is a 2006 English-language drama, fantasy and science fiction film directed by Hal Haberman and Jeremy Passmore. The cast is led by Michael Rapaport, Paul Blackthorne, Josh Peck. It has a runtime of 1h 21m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Kanopy.

Special was produced by Rival Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on November 17, 2006, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.

Director: Hal Haberman, Jeremy Passmore
Writers: Hal Haberman, Jeremy Passmore
Release date: November 17, 2006
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $1 million
Box office: $0 million
Production: Rival Pictures

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Special cast & crew

Special was directed by Hal Haberman and Jeremy Passmore and written by Hal Haberman and Jeremy Passmore.

The cast features Michael Rapaport as Les Franken, Paul Blackthorne as Jonas Exiler, Josh Peck as Joey, Robert Baker as Everett, Jack Kehler as Dr. Dobson, and Alexandra Holden as Maggie.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Tom Wolfe and it was produced by Edward Parks and Frank Mele.

Is Special worth watching?

Special holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 103 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 21m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, fantasy, and science fiction, Special is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Special

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