Spectral
Seen it?2016 | 109 min | Science Fiction, Thriller, Action
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it was a solid box office hit. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, sci-fi fans and action fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
A special-ops team is dispatched to fight supernatural beings that have taken over a European city.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Streaming release that reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 176K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nic Mathieu
- James Badge DaleClyne
- Emily MortimerFran Madison
- Gonzalo MenendezCaptain Marco Cabrera
- Max MartiniMaj. Sessions
- Ryan RobbinsSgt. Comstock
- Bruce GreenwoodGeneral Orland
- Jimmy AkingbolaSgt. Steve McFadden
- Brian CaspeOutpost Tech
- Clayne CrawfordSgt. Toll
- Ursula ParkerSari