Midnight Special
“He's not like us.”
Where to watch Midnight Special in Japan
Midnight Special is streaming on U-NEXT and HBO Max on U-Next in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 24 June 2026.
About Midnight Special
Midnight Special is a 2016 movie in the Adventure, Drama and Science Fiction genres, directed by Jeff Nichols, starring Michael Shannon, Jaeden Martell and Joel Edgerton. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 2,051 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Midnight Special in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Midnight Special trailer
Overview
A father and son go on the run after the dad learns his child possesses special powers.
Top cast
Michael Shannon
Roy Tomlin
Jaeden Martell
Alton Meyer
Joel Edgerton
Lucas
Kirsten Dunst
Sarah Tomlin
Adam Driver
Agent Sevier
David Jensen
Elden
Sam Shepard
Calvin Meyer
Scott Haze
Levi
Dana Gourrier
Sharon Davison
Paul Sparks
Agent Miller
Kerry Cahill
Linda (NSA Staffer)
Bill Camp
Doak
Billy Slaughter
Agent Cole
Lucy Faust
Caroline (Ranch Member)
Sean Bridgers
Fredrick (Ranch Member)
Allison Gabriel
Hannah (Ranch Member)
Sharon Landry
Merrianne (Doak's Wife)
Sharon Garrison
Jane Adams (Sarah's Mother)
James Moses Black
Military Officer
Yvonne Landry
Motel Clerk
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Midnight Special in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Midnight Special on U-NEXT and HBO Max on U-Next. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
Is Midnight Special on Netflix?+
Midnight Special is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT and HBO Max on U-Next.
How long is Midnight Special?+
Midnight Special has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
Who stars in Midnight Special?+
Midnight Special stars Michael Shannon, Jaeden Martell, Joel Edgerton, Kirsten Dunst and Adam Driver.
When did Midnight Special come out?+
Midnight Special is a 2016 movie directed by Jeff Nichols.
What genre is Midnight Special?+
Midnight Special is Adventure, Drama and Science Fiction film.
Who directed Midnight Special?+
Midnight Special was directed by Jeff Nichols.
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