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Special

  • 2006
  • R
  • 1h 21m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
5.9K
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Michael Rapaport in Special (2006)
Metermaid Les Franken (Rapaport) has an unexpected reaction to the anti-depressant he's taking as part of a clinical trial; suddenly convinced he's a superhero, he embraces his new powers, dons a homemade costume, and takes on his arch-nemesis.
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A lonely comic book fan, Les Franken, has a reaction to medication and becomes convinced he's a superhero.A lonely comic book fan, Les Franken, has a reaction to medication and becomes convinced he's a superhero.A lonely comic book fan, Les Franken, has a reaction to medication and becomes convinced he's a superhero.

  • Directors
    • Hal Haberman
    • Jeremy Passmore
  • Writers
    • Hal Haberman
    • Jeremy Passmore
  • Stars
    • Michael Rapaport
    • Paul Blackthorne
    • Josh Peck
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    5.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Hal Haberman
      • Jeremy Passmore
    • Writers
      • Hal Haberman
      • Jeremy Passmore
    • Stars
      • Michael Rapaport
      • Paul Blackthorne
      • Josh Peck
    • 46User reviews
    • 48Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

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    Trailer 1:36
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    Michael Rapaport
    Michael Rapaport
    • Les
    Paul Blackthorne
    Paul Blackthorne
    • Jonas Exiler
    Josh Peck
    Josh Peck
    • Joey
    Robert Baker
    Robert Baker
    • Everett
    Jack Kehler
    Jack Kehler
    • Dr. Dobson
    Alexandra Holden
    Alexandra Holden
    • Maggie
    Ian Bohen
    Ian Bohen
    • Ted Exiler
    Christopher Darga
    Christopher Darga
    • Steve
    Michael Shamus Wiles
    Michael Shamus Wiles
    • Cop #1
    Erich Anderson
    Erich Anderson
    • Newscaster
    Karyn Bryant
    Karyn Bryant
    • Co-host
    Trish Nelson
    Trish Nelson
    • Pregnant Teen
    • (as Patricia Ann Nelson)
    Franc Ross
    Franc Ross
    • Crackhead
    Marc Schaffer
    Marc Schaffer
    • Gorcery Store Mugger
    • (as Marc Shaffer)
    Amanda Carlin
    Amanda Carlin
    • Mugging Victim
    Matthew Rugetti
    Matthew Rugetti
    • Mugger
    • (as Matt Rugetti)
    Charlie Babcock
    Charlie Babcock
    • Comic Book Enthusiast
    Challen Cates
    Challen Cates
    • Business Woman
    • Directors
      • Hal Haberman
      • Jeremy Passmore
    • Writers
      • Hal Haberman
      • Jeremy Passmore
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      [first lines]

      Les: [voice-over] I used to dream about flying. It went the same way every night. I realized that I could fly. No that's not quite right, I realized that there was no reason I *couldn't* fly, and after that I'd float off the ground and soar above the city. But I haven't had that dream in a while now. Lately, I dream about more ordinary things, like doing my laundry, or shopping for groceries, or riding on elevators. I wonder why that is?

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      Performed by Mortimer Smedley

    User reviews46

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    8/10

    donnie darko meets superman

    at first when the film started i thought it was going to be a long drawn out cheap indie film but i loved it, this film had the same feel to it as darko did but with this film i was not left feeling confused and bewildered, the acting in this film is the same class of such classics like darko and eternal sunshine of the spotless mind that you don't realise that there is no big names in this film but you are sure that they will be in big films to come. so if independent movies are your thing this film is a must see. P.S there is a lot of super hero films coming out at the moment(spiderman 3 fantastic 4.2) but non of them will make you think like this film does
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    • Mar 13, 2007
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    • Release date
      • November 17, 2006 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Special (RX) Specioprin Hydrochloride
    • Production company
      • Rival Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,202
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,232
      • Nov 23, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $14,967
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 21 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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