Super 8
Seen it?2011 | 112 min | Thriller, Science Fiction, Mystery
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it made about 5 times its budget. 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 and sci-fi fans. If you loved Disclosure Day, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
In late 1970s Ohio, a group of friends filming a homemade zombie movie witness a devastating train derailment. Soon after, their quiet town is gripped by unexplained disappearances, strange phenomena, and a growing sense of fear, as they uncover that something terrifying has been set loose.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
17 wins and 58 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$260 million worldwide on a $50 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 485K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by J.J. Abrams
- Joel CourtneyJoe Lamb
- Elle FanningAlice Dainard
- Riley GriffithsCharles Kaznyk
- Kyle ChandlerJackson Lamb
- Noah EmmerichNelec
- AJ MichalkaJen Kaznyk
- Ryan LeeCary McCarthy
- Ron EldardLouis Dainard
- Gabriel BassoMartin Read
- Bruce GreenwoodCooper