The Special (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2020, The Special is a comedy and horror film directed by Harrison Smith, running about 94 minutes. “See it with someone you hate.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Suspecting his wife of infidelity, Jerry is persuaded by his best friend to accompany him to a brothel to sample ‘The Special’, which proves to be a lifechanging experience in more ways than one. Because every pleasure has its price...
Who’s in it. The Special stars Davy Raphaely as Jerry, Dave Sheridan as Mike, Sarah French as Lisa and Doug Henderson as Ivan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Special has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Bloodstream 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 The Special page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Special tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Special (2020)?
- In US, The Special is available to stream on Bloodstream, 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 The Special worth watching?
- The Special holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Special?
- The Special stars Davy Raphaely, Dave Sheridan, Sarah French, Doug Henderson and Susan Moses.
- When was The Special released?
- The Special was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.