The Specials (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2019, The Specials is a comedy and drama film directed by Olivier Nakache, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. For twenty years, Bruno and Malik have lived in a different world—the world of autistic children and teens. In charge of two separate nonprofit organizations (The Hatch & The Shelter), they train young people from underprivileged areas to be caregivers for extreme cases that have been refused by all other institutions. It’s an exceptional partnership, outside of traditional settings, for some quite extraordinary characters.
Who’s in it. The Specials stars Vincent Cassel as Bruno Haroche, Hélène Vincent as Hélène, Joseph's mother, Reda Kateb as Malik and Bryan Mialoundama as Dylan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, The Specials has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on FilmBox+. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Specials page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Specials tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Specials (2019)?
- In GB, The Specials is available to stream on FilmBox+. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Specials worth watching?
- The Specials holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Specials?
- The Specials stars Vincent Cassel, Hélène Vincent, Reda Kateb, Bryan Mialoundama and Alban Ivanov.
- When was The Specials released?
- The Specials was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.