Roy (Michael Shannon) is a father desperate to protect his uniquely gifted, eight-year-old son in this genre-defying thriller which proves once again that director Jeff Nichols is one of the most compelling storytellers of our time. As father and son go on the run, an intense chase ensues as they are hunted down by a mysterious cult and a clandestine government agency – the outcome of which could bring about a world-changing event.
Released in UK and Irish cinemas on April 8th, Midnight Special stars Michael Shannon, Joel Edgerton, Kirsten Dunst and Adam Driver.
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