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Fantasy drama

Special (2008): Ratings & Box Office

Special (2008) movie poster

Special is a 2008 fantasy drama directed by Hal Haberman and Jeremy Passmore. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes and earned $4.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 57 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$4.5M
Metascore
57
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Special (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 21m (81 min)
Genres
Drama , Fantasy
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Special About?

The premise of Special without spoilers.

Les Franken, a timid comic book fan, finds his life transformed after taking an experimental antidepressant. The drug grants him remarkable abilities, leading him to create a homemade superhero suit and fight against crime and corruption in his city. As he embraces his newfound purpose, he unwittingly jeopardizes the plans of the pharmaceutical company behind the medication, drawing them into conflict with his heroic endeavors.

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Crew

The Director of Special

Directed by Hal Haberman and Jeremy Passmore.

Ratings

Special Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Special 57 on Metacritic.

Box office

Special Box Office

Special grossed $4.5 million worldwide.

2008 box office

Worldwide gross

$4.5M

International
$4.5M
Cars

Cars in Special

6 cars on screen, including the 2008 Dodge Avenger and the 2002 Chevrolet Tracker.

All 6 cars
  • 2008 Dodge Avenger in Special 2008 Dodge Avenger Main role
  • 2002 Chevrolet Tracker in Special 2002 Chevrolet Tracker Important role
  • 2007 GMC Yukon in Special 2007 GMC Yukon Important role
  • 1972 Chevrolet El Camino in Special 1972 Chevrolet El Camino Minor role
Details

Special Also Known As

29 alternative titles, including “Avatar: An IMAX 3D Experience” and “James Cameron's Avatar”.

Also known as
  • Avatar: An IMAX 3D Experience
  • James Cameron's Avatar
  • Avatar 3D
  • Project 880465wtgsdtg
  • Avatar: Extended Version
  • Avatar: Special Edition
  • 아바타
  • Аватар 3D
  • Avatar - Wersja Specjalna
  • Avatar - Wersja Rozszerzona
  • અવતાર
  • अवतार
+17 more
  • অবতার
  • Ավատար
  • アバター
  • 阿凡达
  • 阿凡達
  • Avatar - Aufbruch nach Pandora
  • Аватар
  • அவதார்
  • אווטאר
  • อวตาร
  • أفاتار
  • آواتار
  • അവതാർ, ავატარი
  • Įsikūnijimas
  • Avatars
  • Afatar
  • अवतार: एक अदभुत दुनिया

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FAQ

Special FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Special, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Special?

Special runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

When was Special released?

Special was released on November 21, 2008.

Who directed Special?

Special was directed by Hal Haberman and Jeremy Passmore.

How much did Special make at the box office?

Special grossed $4.5 million worldwide.

How is Special rated?

Special has 57 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.

Does Special have a post-credit scene?

No. Special has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Special in?

The original language of Special is Spanish.

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