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Super 8

  • 20112011
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
352K
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POPULARITY
1,559
262
Super 8 (2011)
This is the 90-second trailer that debuted during the MTV Movie Awards.
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During the summer of 1979, a group of friends witness a train crash and investigate subsequent unexplained events in their small town.During the summer of 1979, a group of friends witness a train crash and investigate subsequent unexplained events in their small town.During the summer of 1979, a group of friends witness a train crash and investigate subsequent unexplained events in their small town.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
352K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,559
262
  • Director
    • J.J. Abrams
  • Writer
    • J.J. Abrams
  • Stars
    • Elle Fanning
    • AJ Michalka
    • Kyle Chandler
Top credits
  • Director
    • J.J. Abrams
  • Writer
    • J.J. Abrams
  • Stars
    • Elle Fanning
    • AJ Michalka
    • Kyle Chandler
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 987User reviews
    • 559Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 11 wins & 70 nominations

    Videos20

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    Trailer 1:29
    New TV Trailer
    Super 8: "It Arrives" TV Trailer
    Trailer 0:34
    Super 8: "It Arrives" TV Trailer
    Super 8: "Jersey" TV Trailer
    Trailer 0:33
    Super 8: "Jersey" TV Trailer
    Super 8: "What Is Coming" TV Trailer
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    Super 8: "What Is Coming" TV Trailer
    Super 8: "Discover" TV Trailer
    Trailer 0:33
    Super 8: "Discover" TV Trailer
    Super 8: Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:22
    Super 8: Trailer #1
    Super 8 - Teaser Trailer
    Trailer 6:34
    Super 8 - Teaser Trailer
    A Guide to the Films of J.J. Abrams
    Clip 2:02
    A Guide to the Films of J.J. Abrams
    Super 8 -- 6 Minute Scene
    Clip 6:30
    Super 8 -- 6 Minute Scene
    "Joe Missing"
    Clip 0:52
    "Joe Missing"
    "Playing a Zombie"
    Clip 1:09
    "Playing a Zombie"
    "Action!"
    Clip 1:34
    "Action!"

    Photos168

    Joel Courtney and Riley Griffiths in Super 8 (2011)
    Ron Eldard, Elle Fanning, and Joel Courtney in Super 8 (2011)
    Kyle Chandler and Zach Mills in Super 8 (2011)
    J.J. Abrams in Super 8 (2011)
    Joel Courtney in Super 8 (2011)
    Noah Emmerich, Richard T. Jones, Joel Courtney, and Ryan Lee in Super 8 (2011)
    Elle Fanning and Joel Courtney in Super 8 (2011)
    J.J. Abrams and Kyle Chandler in Super 8 (2011)
    Kyle Chandler and Ron Eldard in Super 8 (2011)
    J.J. Abrams, Joel Courtney, and Riley Griffiths in Super 8 (2011)
    Dan Castellaneta and Kyle Chandler in Super 8 (2011)
    J.J. Abrams in Super 8 (2011)

    Top cast

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    Elle Fanning
    Elle Fanning
    • Alice Dainardas Alice Dainard
    AJ Michalka
    AJ Michalka
    • Jen Kaznykas Jen Kaznyk
    Kyle Chandler
    Kyle Chandler
    • Deputy Jackson Lambas Deputy Jackson Lamb
    Joel Courtney
    Joel Courtney
    • Joe Lambas Joe Lamb
    Jessica Tuck
    Jessica Tuck
    • Mrs. Kaznykas Mrs. Kaznyk
    Joel McKinnon Miller
    Joel McKinnon Miller
    • Mr. Kaznykas Mr. Kaznyk
    Ryan Lee
    Ryan Lee
    • Caryas Cary
    Zach Mills
    Zach Mills
    • Prestonas Preston
    Riley Griffiths
    Riley Griffiths
    • Charles Kaznykas Charles Kaznyk
    Gabriel Basso
    Gabriel Basso
    • Martinas Martin
    Ron Eldard
    Ron Eldard
    • Louis Dainardas Louis Dainard
    Andrew Miller
    • Kaznyk Twinas Kaznyk Twin
    Jakob Miller
    • Kaznyk Twinas Kaznyk Twin
    Jade Griffiths
    • Benji Kaznykas Benji Kaznyk
    Britt Flatmo
    Britt Flatmo
    • Peg Kaznykas Peg Kaznyk
    Glynn Turman
    Glynn Turman
    • Dr. Woodwardas Dr. Woodward
    Noah Emmerich
    Noah Emmerich
    • Colonel Nelecas Colonel Nelec
    Richard T. Jones
    Richard T. Jones
    • Overmyeras Overmyer
    • Director
      • J.J. Abrams
    • Writer
      • J.J. Abrams
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Since Elle Fanning was 12 years old while filming her driving scene, it was illegal for her to actually drive, so they had a stunt person driving the car with a mini-steering wheel and monitor in the backseat. "What's weird is, that's legal." J.J. Abrams stated on the commentary.
    • Goofs
      After the train wreck, Alice's car is dirty, covered in ash and debris When the kids get in the car to leave the train station, the car is clean.
    • Quotes

      Joe Lamb: I know bad things happen. Bad things happen. But you can still live. You can still live.

    • Crazy credits
      Charles' completed zombie movie is shown during the closing credits.
    • Alternate versions
      In the original theatrical version some shot of Jen Kaznyk walk to Donny in the evacuation center are cut from the DVD version
    • Connections
      Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Shrek Forever After/Survival of the Dead/Holy Rollers (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Don't Bring Me Down
      Written by Jeff Lynne

      Performed by Electric Light Orchestra

      Courtesy of Epic Records

      By arrangement with Sony Music Publishing

    User reviews987

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Absolutely Charming
    Overtly nostalgic movie about a bunch of kids stumbling on a secret weapon blunder while making a zombie flick. Yes, it is an obvious hommage to Spielberg, that much have been said.

    The kids are remarkable, everyone of them. In fact, as soon as the movie moves away from them, it suffers, althought Kyle Chandler, reliable, does a good job with non-verbal acting. The one kid I liked most was the "directing" one, reacting with slight disgust at the thought that his own sister (she must have been ugly when younger) could actually be attractive to others, but all of them had their quirps that made them likeable in their own ways.

    When compared with contemporary Stephen King's "It" adaptation, which is similar in many ways, it is less lurid and graphic, and adults are less of a threat, but the nostalgia factor is doubled. I especially liked the middle-class settings and realities, the small Ohio town. My favorite moment was when they actually showed the full movie the kids made ("The Case") during the end credits, which makes it the most agreable end credits I ever witnessed.

    Alas, not all was perfect and the main CGI creature is somewhat of a wet petard, and some characters were less than convincing, like the stoner guy. It is however a movie with a heart. Or maybe it's me who's getting too old.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 10, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site (France)
      • Official site (South Korea)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Acadia
    • Filming locations
      • Weirton, West Virginia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Amblin Entertainment
      • Bad Robot
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $50,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $127,004,179
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $35,451,168
      • Jun 12, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $260,095,986
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1
      • 2.39 : 1

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