7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Midnight Special (2016)
Midnight Special (2016)
Overview
A father and son go on the run after the dad learns his child possesses special powers.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
7.2
Overview
A father and son go on the run after the dad learns his child possesses special powers.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film maintains a neutral stance by focusing on universal themes of parental protection and individual destiny, while critiquing the overreach of both governmental and religious institutions without explicitly endorsing a specific political ideology or solution within the existing world.
The film features a predominantly white main cast, reflecting traditional casting choices. Its narrative focuses on a sci-fi thriller plot without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on DEI themes.
Secondary
Midnight Special does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its storyline. The narrative centers on a heterosexual family and their struggle, leaving no room for an assessment of LGBTQ+ portrayal.
Based on available information, the film 'Midnight Special' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on a father protecting his son with special abilities, with no elements related to transgender identity present in the plot or character arcs.
The film focuses on a father protecting his son with special abilities. While female characters are present, none are depicted engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents. Confrontations are resolved through other means.
Midnight Special is an original film with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or prior adaptations. All characters were created for this film, meaning there is no established canon from which a character's gender could be swapped.
Midnight Special is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' races could have been established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.6
6.3
Critic Ratings
8.3
7.6
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