Spectral (2016): Ratings, Plot & Where to Watch
Spectral is a 2016 action thriller directed by Nic Mathieu. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes. Critics gave it 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10. Stream it on Netflix.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Nic Mathieu
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Netflix
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Spectral About?
The premise of Spectral without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A sudden and inexplicable threat appears in New York City as spectral entities materialize, plunging the metropolis into chaos. A specialized team of soldiers is thrust into a desperate fight for survival against these otherworldly forces. As the situation escalates, they must quickly uncover the origin of the apparitions and find a way to combat them before humanity faces complete devastation.
Spectral Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- moldova
- technology
- human experiment
- last stand
- fictional war
- psychotronic film
- insurgent
- engineer
- civil unrest
- death
- massacre
- dual wield
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- bridge
- social commentary
- near future
- tough guy
- warrior
- virginia
- target practice
- robot
- female warrior
- child in jeopardy
- aerial camera shot
- cia central intelligence agency
- body lands on a car
- british actor plays an american character
- searchlight
- exploitation
- consciousness
- political corruption
- electromagnetic spectrum
- doctor
- government corruption
- insurgency
- corruption
- failsafe
- rooftop
- female spy
- tough girl
- electromagnetic pulse
- freeze to death
- walkie talkie
- self sacrifice
- good versus evil
- abandoned hotel
- rocket launcher
- bazooka
- night vision goggles
- airplane crash
- air base
Where to Watch Spectral
Stream it on Netflix. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Director of Spectral
Directed by Nic Mathieu.
- Director Nic Mathieu
Spectral Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Spectral 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 78% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 53%
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TMDB 65% User score
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Letterboxd 2.7 /5
30 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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Spectral Plot Summary
What happens in Spectral from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dr. Mark Clyne, a DARPA researcher, is summoned to Moldova amidst the ongoing Moldovan War to lend his expertise on his invention—hyperspectral imaging goggles that the US military has issued to its troops. Upon his arrival at a US Military Air Base on the outskirts of Chisinau, he meets General Orland and CIA officer Fran Madison. They show him disturbing footage captured by the troops’ goggles, depicting a mysterious, translucent humanoid apparition that seems capable of instantaneous lethal force. While Orland seeks Clyne’s insights on the findings, Madison, suspecting it to be advanced insurgent camouflage, is tasked with retrieving a sample.
Full summary
The whole story of Spectral, scene by scene
Spectral Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Spectral.
How Well Do You Know Spectral?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character that is a DARPA researcher?
Cars in Spectral
14 cars on screen, including the Tatrapan Zasa and the 1983 Ford Ranger.
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Tatrapan Zasa Important role -
1983 Ford Ranger Minor role -
Ikarus 260 Minor role -
ZTS-Martin T-55 Minor role
Spectral Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Спектральный анализ” and “Σπέκτραλ”.
- Also known as
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- Спектральный анализ
- Σπέκτραλ
- 幽靈空間
- Spektral
- Спектральный
- 幽冥
- 고스트 워
- Призраци
- ספקטרל
- スペクトル
- Спектральний
- Quang Phổ
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- สเปคทรัล
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Movies Like Spectral
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Spectres of the Spectrum, Dreamscape and Extinction.
Spectral FAQ: Where to Watch, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, ratings and post-credit scenes of Spectral, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Spectral?
Spectral runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Spectral released?
Spectral was released on December 9, 2016.
Who directed Spectral?
Spectral was directed by Nic Mathieu.
Where can I watch Spectral?
In the US, Spectral is streaming on Netflix (availability from JustWatch).
How is Spectral rated?
Spectral has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65% on TMDB and 2.7/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Spectral have a post-credit scene?
No. Spectral has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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