The Specials (2000): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Specials is a 2000 action comedy directed by Craig Mazin, starring Rob Lowe, Thomas Haden Church and Paget Brewster. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes and earned $13,276 worldwide. Critics gave it 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Director
- Craig Mazin
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Fluid Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Specials About?
The premise of The Specials without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a world where superheroes are commonplace, two mentors run an unusual training program for at-risk youths, hoping to guide them towards becoming heroes themselves. When their methods and the program’s future are threatened by bureaucratic obstacles, Bruno and Malik must fight to protect their mission. They strive to demonstrate that anyone, regardless of their background, can rise to become a hero and positively impact the world.
The Specials Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- penis
- coffee
- breakfast
- non comic book superhero
- 2000s
- superhero action
- superhero fantasy
- superhero sci fi
- satire comedy
- parody comedy
- world
- superhero
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- superhero team
- action figure
- toy
- press conference
- supernatural power
- scrotum
- party
- masturbation
- dual reality
- cheating on husband
- changing size
- boyishness
- viking helmet
- space alien
- sex in a car
- sense of smell
- secretary
- secret identity
- pterodactyl
- pompousness
- pirate hat
- photograph
- origin story
- messy bedroom
- maxi pad
- mask
- laser beam
- headquarters
- green skin
- egg laying
- crossword puzzle
- blue skin
- antenna
- alarm clock
- adultery
- adulteress
- superheroine
- shrinking
The Specials Cast
Rob Lowe leads the cast, with Thomas Haden Church and Paget Brewster. Directed by Craig Mazin.
- Director Craig Mazin
More from Craig Mazin
One more film directed by Craig Mazin: Superhero Movie.
The Specials Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Specials 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
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IMDb 5.7 /10
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Metacritic 38 Metascore
User score 2.7
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TMDB 54% User score
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The Specials Plot Summary
What happens in The Specials from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The Specials sit at a curious crossroads in the world of superheroes: they’re the seventh-most popular team globally, yet they’ve never climbed to the top due to a lack of corporate backing and a stable merchandising deal. This positions them as working-level champions who tackle underrated villains, respond to small-scale disasters, and occasionally repelled alien invasions—all of which tends to keep them out of the high-gloss spotlight that larger, more marketable teams enjoy. The balance between authenticity and visibility threads through their daily life, shaping choices and priorities as they move through each mission.
Full summary
The whole story of The Specials, scene by scene
The Specials Box Office
The Specials grossed $13,276 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$13.3K
- US & Canada
- $13.3K
The Specials Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Specials.
How Well Do You Know The Specials?
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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Which teenage heroine joins The Specials with bird‑inspired powers?
Cars in The Specials
3 cars on screen, including the 1967 Plymouth Belvedere GTX and the 1995 SAAB 900 Cabrio.
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1967 Plymouth Belvedere GTX Important role -
1995 SAAB 900 Cabrio Minor role -
Simon-Duplex D9400X Background role
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The Specials FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Specials, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Specials?
The Specials runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was The Specials released?
The Specials was released on September 22, 2000.
Who directed The Specials?
The Specials was directed by Craig Mazin.
More films by Craig Mazin Who is in the cast of The Specials?
The Specials stars Rob Lowe, Thomas Haden Church and Paget Brewster.
How much did The Specials make at the box office?
The Specials grossed $13,276 worldwide.
How is The Specials rated?
The Specials has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 38 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.
Does The Specials have a post-credit scene?
No. The Specials has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Specials in?
The original language of The Specials is French.
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