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Super 8

2011-06-09 · 112 min · ★ 6.8

Thriller · Science Fiction · Mystery

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.

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Directors
J.J. Abrams
Production companies
Paramount Pictures, Amblin Entertainment, Bad Robot
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 50,000,000
Revenue
USD 260,100,000

Top Cast

Joel CourtneyJoel CourtneyJoe Lamb
Elle FanningElle FanningAlice Dainard
Riley GriffithsRiley GriffithsCharles Kaznyk
Kyle ChandlerKyle ChandlerJackson Lamb
Noah EmmerichNoah EmmerichNelec
AJ MichalkaAJ MichalkaJen Kaznyk
Ryan LeeRyan LeeCary McCarthy
Ron EldardRon EldardLouis Dainard
Gabriel BassoGabriel BassoMartin Read
Bruce GreenwoodBruce GreenwoodCooper
Zach MillsZach MillsPreston
Jessica TuckJessica TuckMrs. Kaznyk
Joel McKinnon MillerJoel McKinnon MillerMr. Kaznyk
Britt FlatmoBritt FlatmoPeg Kaznyk
Glynn TurmanGlynn TurmanDr. Woodward
Richard T. JonesRichard T. JonesOvermyer
Tom QuinnMr. McCandless
Caitríona BalfeCaitríona BalfeElizabeth Lamb
Amanda ForemanAmanda ForemanLydia Connors - Ch 14 News Anchor
David GallagherDavid GallagherDonny

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