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Super 8

Super 8

Thriller • PG-13 • 2011 • 1 hr 52 min
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6.6
IMDb
7.0

In late 1970s Ohio, a group of friends filming a homemade zombie movie witness a devastating train derailment. Soon after, their quiet town is gripped by unexplained disappearances, strange phenomena, and a growing sense of fear, as they uncover that something terrifying has been set loose.

Starring

Joel Courtney, Elle Fanning, Riley Griffiths, Kyle Chandler, Noah Emmerich

Directed By

J.J. Abrams

Written By

J.J. Abrams

Genre

ThrillerScience FictionMystery

Release Date

June 10, 2011

User Reviews

Geronimo Johnstock
Geronimo Johnstock
This was a fun entry in the nostalgia kids solve mystery genre. Still not as scary as ET, but that’s ok with me.
Elijah Woodson
Elijah Woodson
Feels like a Spielberg movie with J.J. Abrams’ direction. I love it.
Alaina
Alaina
Honestly, probably one of my favorite movies to recommend to people. If you love teenage sci-fi/action movies this is the one for you. 
Scott Rader
Scott Rader
Very much a stranger things vibe, it was good, but not amazing
Franklin Sudia
Franklin Sudia
Great movie, I don’t like aliens but this movie does it great. It’s a mixture of the new it movies mixed with E.T, crazies and stand by me
Owen
Owen
Incredible blockbuster. Great teen actors. Little bit of a slower pace, but it stays interesting with great dialogue and sci-fi mystery.
Joshua Tsopanarias
Joshua Tsopanarias
Mix of sci-fi and thriller with a hint of “pay the f attention” so you get a awesome movie, slower than it should be unfortunately
Matt
Matt
Enjoyable throwback to ‘80s Spielbergian cinema with a likable cast and a good mix of wonder and suspense
The Grassy Noll
The Grassy Noll
Like a modern day Goonies this youth-led group of film buffs crosses paths with the government & an extraterrestrial just trying to get home
Olivia
Olivia
The underrated and original precursor to stranger things — great combination of sci-fi with nostalgia and heart

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1,111 (3%)
7,432 (21%)
20,891 (59%)
5,937 (17%)
6.6 – Based on 35.4k ratings
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Behind the Scenes
Super 8 Score: Behind The Scenes with Michael Giacchino, J.J. Abrams and Steven Spielberg
Featurette
J.J. Abrams and the Super 8 boys interview
Teaser
IMAX® TV Spot

Cast & Crew

J.J. Abrams
J.J.
Abrams
Joel Courtney
Joel
Courtney
Elle Fanning
Elle
Fanning
Riley Griffiths
Riley
Griffiths
Kyle Chandler
Kyle
Chandler
Noah Emmerich
Noah
Emmerich
AJ Michalka
AJ
Michalka
Ryan Lee
Ryan
Lee
Ron Eldard
Ron
Eldard
Gabriel Basso
Gabriel
Basso
Bruce Greenwood
Bruce
Greenwood
J.J. Abrams
J.J.
Abrams

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