Special(2006)
He's not your ordinary superhero.
Special Synopsis
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.
Special (2006) is a drama, fantasy and science fiction film directed by Hal Haberman, released on November 17, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Michael Rapaport, Paul Blackthorne, Josh Peck and Robert Baker. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 105 ratings.
- Director:
- Hal Haberman
- Writers:
- Hal Haberman, Jeremy Passmore
- Producers:
- Edward Parks, Frank Mele
- Composer:
- Tom Wolfe
- Production:
- Rival Pictures
- Budget:
- $1,000,000
- Revenue:
- $7,202
- Status:
- Released
Special Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Rapaport
as Les Franken
Paul Blackthorne
as Jonas Exiler
Josh Peck
as Joey
Robert Baker
as Everett
Jack Kehler
as Dr. Dobson
Alexandra Holden
as Maggie
Ian Bohen
as Ted Exiler
Christopher Darga
as Steve
Michael Shamus Wiles
as Cop
Erich Anderson
as Newscaster
- Karyn Bryant
Karyn Bryant
as Co-Host
- Trish Nelson
Trish Nelson
as Pregnant Teen
Key crew
Directed by Hal Haberman, written by Hal Haberman and Jeremy Passmore, produced by Edward Parks and Frank Mele.
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Special Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 105 ratings.
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Special – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Special online?
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Special (2006) is available to stream on Philo, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Special?
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The main cast of Special (2006) includes Michael Rapaport, Paul Blackthorne, Josh Peck, Robert Baker and Jack Kehler. The film was directed by Hal Haberman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Special released?
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Special was released on November 17, 2006 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is Special worth watching?
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Special (2006) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 105 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, fantasy and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.