The Special

2020·Movie
1h 34min·NR
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes–48%

Where to watch

PrimePeacockHooplaFawesomeCineverse

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The Special fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos4
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

The mind

  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

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About

See it with someone you hate.

Suspecting his wife of infidelity, Jerry is persuaded by his best friend to accompany him to a brothel to sample ‘The Special’, which proves to be a lifechanging experience in more ways than one. Because every pleasure has its price...
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Crew

Directed by:
B. Harrison Smith, Melody Baxter
Written by:
Mark Steensland, James Newman
Produced by:
Felissa Rose, Doug Henderson, Jonathan Ilchert
Composed by:
John Avarese, John Avarese, Christian Kircher

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Special

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Where can I stream The Special legally?

PrimePeacockHooplaFawesomeCineversePeacock Premium+Tubi TV

The Special is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome, and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Special worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 4.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Special rated?

NRViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is The Special?

1 h 34 min

The Special runs 1 h 34 min.

What language is The Special in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Special?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Special in 25 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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