Special (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2006, Special is a fantasy, drama and science fiction film directed by Hal Haberman, running about 81 minutes. “He's not your ordinary superhero.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Special stars Michael Rapaport as Les Franken, Paul Blackthorne as Jonas Exiler, Josh Peck as Joey and Robert Baker as Everett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Special has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Special page.
If you liked it. Fans of Special tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Special (2006)?
- In US, Special is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Special worth watching?
- Special holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Special?
- Special stars Michael Rapaport, Paul Blackthorne, Josh Peck, Robert Baker and Jack Kehler.
- When was Special released?
- Special was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.