Movie

Special

“He's not your ordinary superhero.”

★ 6.3(103)20061h 21m

Special is streaming on YouTube TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability checked 29 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Hal Haberman, Jeremy Passmore
Release date: 2006-11-17
Runtime: 1h 21m
Language: English
Box office: $7,202
Budget: $1,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Rival Pictures

About Special

Special is a 2006 movie in the Drama, Fantasy and Science Fiction genres, directed by Hal Haberman and Jeremy Passmore, starring Michael Rapaport, Paul Blackthorne and Josh Peck. It has a runtime of 1 hour 21 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 103 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Special in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A lonely metermaid has a psychotic reaction to his medication and becomes convinced he's a superhero. A very select group of people in life are truly gifted. Special is a movie about everyone else.

Cast

Michael Rapaport

Les Franken

Paul Blackthorne

Jonas Exiler

Josh Peck

Joey

Robert Baker

Everett

Jack Kehler

Dr. Dobson

Alexandra Holden

Maggie

Ian Bohen

Ted Exiler

Christopher Darga

Steve

Michael Shamus Wiles

Cop

Erich Anderson

Newscaster

Karyn Bryant

Co-Host

Trish Nelson

Pregnant Teen

Themes & keywords

superherohallucination

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Special in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Special on YouTube TV. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling.

Is Special on Netflix?+

Special is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on YouTube TV.

How long is Special?+

Special has a runtime of 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

Who stars in Special?+

Special stars Michael Rapaport, Paul Blackthorne, Josh Peck, Robert Baker and Jack Kehler.

When did Special come out?+

Special is a 2006 movie directed by Hal Haberman and Jeremy Passmore.

What genre is Special?+

Special is Drama, Fantasy and Science Fiction film.

Who directed Special?+

Special was directed by Hal Haberman and Jeremy Passmore.