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Super 8

Play trailer 2:11 Poster for Super 8 PG-13 Released Jun 10, 2011 1h 52m Sci-Fi Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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In 1979 Ohio, several youngsters (Elle Fanning, Joel Courtney, Gabriel Basso) are making a zombie movie with a Super-8 camera. In the midst of filming, the friends witness a horrifying train derailment and are lucky to escape with their lives. They soon discover that the catastrophe was no accident, as a series of unexplained events and disappearances soon follows. Deputy Jackson Lamb (Kyle Chandler), the father of one of the kids, searches for the terrifying truth behind the crash.
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It may evoke memories of classic summer blockbusters a little too eagerly for some, but Super 8 has thrills, visual dazzle, and emotional depth to spare.

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Sara Reihani Bitch Media It's a by-the-numbers blockbuster, but one with a key element that's missing from most of the big-budget bloatfests crowding each other for space on the marquee every summer: heart. Jan 7, 2021 Full Review Violet Lucca Film Comment Magazine While it may not achieve the level of pop culture canonization as the Spielberg films it invokes, Super 8 should inspire many to use their camera-phones for something more creative than a profile pic. Jun 28, 2013 Full Review Leah Rozen TheWrap Super 8 is accomplished commercial filmmaking. Oct 7, 2011 Full Review David Griffiths Subculture Entertainment The first 90% of Super 8 are brilliant and Abrams really needs to be congratulated for his skill and vision, but the last 15 minutes of this film really do leave a bad taste in your mouth. Rated: 4.5/5 Oct 29, 2024 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Imbued with that effervescent movie magic quality so often linked to Spielberg, who serves as executive producer here, Abrams' film delivers an exciting and heartwarming adventure. Rated: 4/4 Jun 7, 2023 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand [JJ] Abrams gets fine performances from his young cast, especially Elle Fanning in her breakout performance as the well-possessed young woman they cast in their film... Dec 3, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ryan A The Goonies meets E.T. and it's fun for the family with a whole lot of lense flare. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/06/25 Full Review Jey D A wonderfully nostalgic throwback to classic blockbuster film-making. I was lucky to experience a film like this in my teens. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/05/25 Full Review Audience Member This really is one of the best movies ever made. I’ve seen it so many times and, every time, I smile, I laugh, I cry. It’s so incredibly nostalgic and just beautifully shot and acted. The score can be a gut punch—so beautiful. Just an amazing film from top to bottom. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/02/25 Full Review Audience Member me gusta esta pelicula lo interesante de la ciencia ficción.🍿📽️ Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/30/25 Full Review Samantha S one of my all time favorite movies ! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/22/25 Full Review S. M i don’t even know where to start cuz Super 8 is literally my fav movie ever. like ever. i’ve seen it prob 20 times and it still hits every single time. the vibes, the music, the cast, the way it’s shot—PERFECT. the kids feel like real kids not like fake movie kids and the whole thing feels like something that could’ve actually happened if aliens were real lol. it’s funny and sad and scary and exciting and just everything all in one. and the train crash scene?? bruh. LEGENDARY. also i love how it’s like a love letter to old school Spielberg movies but still totally its own thing. it’s got that nostalgic feeling but doesn’t try too hard. and the ending always makes me cry no matter what 😭 anyway if u haven’t seen Super 8 yet idk what you’re doing w your life. go watch it. masterpiece. forever a comfort movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/23/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In 1979 Ohio, several youngsters (Elle Fanning, Joel Courtney, Gabriel Basso) are making a zombie movie with a Super-8 camera. In the midst of filming, the friends witness a horrifying train derailment and are lucky to escape with their lives. They soon discover that the catastrophe was no accident, as a series of unexplained events and disappearances soon follows. Deputy Jackson Lamb (Kyle Chandler), the father of one of the kids, searches for the terrifying truth behind the crash.
Director
J.J. Abrams
Producer
Steven Spielberg, J.J. Abrams, Bryan Burk
Screenwriter
J.J. Abrams
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Bad Robot, Amblin Entertainment
Rating
PG-13 (Intense Seq. of Sci-Fi Violenc|Intense Seq. of Sci-Fi Action|Language|Some Drug Use)
Genre
Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 10, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 18, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$127.0M
Runtime
1h 52m
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