
The Jacket(2005)
A military veteran goes on a journey into the future, where he can foresee his death and is left with questions that could save his life and those he loves.


“He's not your ordinary superhero.”
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.

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
Special is a drama, fantasy, science fiction film released in 2006 exploring themes of superhero, hallucination. Directed by Hal Haberman, it stars Michael Rapaport, Paul Blackthorne, Josh Peck. 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.
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