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Midnight Special

6.320161h 52mPGMovieAdventureDramaScience Fiction

A father and son go on the run after the dad learns his child possesses special powers.

DirectorJeff Nichols
WriterJeff Nichols
ProducersBrian Kavanaugh-Jones·Sarah Green

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jeff Nichols

MSMichael Shannon
Michael Shannon
Roy Tomlin
JMJaeden Martell
Jaeden Martell
Alton Meyer
JEJoel Edgerton
Joel Edgerton
Lucas
KDKirsten Dunst
Kirsten Dunst
Sarah Tomlin
ADAdam Driver
Adam Driver
Agent Sevier
DJDavid Jensen
David Jensen
Elden
SSSam Shepard
Sam Shepard
Calvin Meyer
SHScott Haze
Scott Haze
Levi
DGDana Gourrier
Dana Gourrier
Sharon Davison
PSPaul Sparks
Paul Sparks
Agent Miller
KCKerry Cahill
Kerry Cahill
Linda (NSA Staffer)
BCBill Camp
Bill Camp
Doak

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Midnight Special — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Midnight Special?

Midnight Special isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Midnight Special on Netflix?

No, Midnight Special is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

Is Midnight Special on Amazon Prime Video?

Midnight Special isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Midnight Special for free?

Midnight Special isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.