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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

J.J. Abrams

Producer:

J.J. Abrams, Steven Spielberg, Bryan Burk

Writer:

J.J. Abrams

Runtime:

1hr 52m

Synopsis

During the summer of 1979, a group of friends witness a train crash and investigate subsequent unexplained events in their small town.

Cast

  • Kyle Chandler
  • Elle Fanning
  • Joel Courtney
  • Gabriel Basso
  • Ron Eldard
  • Noah Emmerich
  • Riley Griffiths
  • Ryan Lee
  • Zach Mills
  • AJ Michalka

Letterboxd User Reviews

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3.5
  • Dec 25, 2016

    when is JJ Abrams gonna sue the duffer brothers

    4.4K Likes
    cathy
    cathy
    Dec 20, 2017

    IT: who are you super 8: you, but with parents who care about their kids

    3.0K Likes
    lauren
    lauren
    Jun 8, 2016

    "PRODUCTION VALUE"

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    Lucy
    Lucy
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    Aug 18, 2020

    super 8 (2011) walked so stranger things (2016) could run change my mind

    1.8K Likes
    alina
    alina
    Aug 21, 2017

    Ok, this is gonna hurt AAAAAAAAHHH MARTIN I HAVENT DONE IT YET 

    1.3K Likes
    issy 🥝
    issy 🥝
    Sep 15, 2017

    Christopher Nolan is shaking, Charles is the director our generation needs

    1.1K Likes
    bel
    bel
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    Oct 25, 2020

    want someone to love me as much as JJ Abrams loves lens flares

    851 Likes
    adambolt
    adambolt
    Apr 29, 2013

    But 4 stars for THE CASE.

    752 Likes
    matt lynch
    matt lynch
    Mar 25, 2018

    when he lets go of that locket i turn into a big puddle of tears

    681 Likes
    Jack
    Jack
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  • Connor Crittenden
    Connor Crittenden loved
    Super 8

    Criminally underrated

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    NathanDirector
    NathanDirector loved
    Super 8

    Super 8, a captivating blend of sci-fi mystery and coming-of-age drama, transports viewers to the nostalgic summer of 1979 in small-town Ohio. Written and directed by J.J. Abrams and co-produced by Steven Spielberg, the film centers on a group of young friends (led by Joel Courtney and Elle…

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    Simon Olson
    Simon Olson loved
    Super 8

    Honestly was so good, great story and it’s so fast paced, things are happening constantly. Really enjoyed it! 8.8/10⭐️

    1 2Y
  • mer
    mer is "meh" on
    Super 8

    i would have liked this better as a comedy tbh

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    MOOMOO
    MOOMOO loved
    Super 8

    One of my favorites

    1 1Y
    lil gurl
    lil gurl liked
    Super 8

    it little 8

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  • Matthew Bujnoch
    Matthew Bujnoch loved
    Super 8

    I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. It is a mystery-thriller that keeps you guessing throughout. It kind of feels like stranger things in a way. I feel like the duffer brothers took some elements of this movie for stranger things. The cinematography was incredible. Highly recommend.

    3Y
    grace
    grace loved
    Super 8

    i watched it when i was near the same age of the main characters in the film and i felt like it was very realistic to how they would act (aside from saving their town lol). really funny and amazing acting all around. the plot was incredible & is just a great alien film

    1Y
    Jen Trimble
    Jen Trimble is "meh" on
    Super 8

    It was okay. It was an interesting premise and I liked the child actors quite a bit. The train crash was ridiculous - were the cars made out of pure gasoline? I wish they had gone into more depth with the connections made with the creature too. Overall, it was okay.

    2Y
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7.3

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Generally favorable reviews based on 864 Reviews
75
Jun 9, 2011

Super 8 takes its place among the best B-grade science fiction movies of this generation by copying the best of the past 50 years.

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Metacritic review by Lawrence Toppman
Lawrence Toppman
Charlotte Observer
65
Jun 9, 2011

The timing couldn't be more opportunistic for a new Steven Spielberg movie that mines the thrilling uncertainties of childhood - even if it happens to have been made by J.J. Abrams.

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Metacritic review by Stephanie Zacharek
Stephanie Zacharek
Movieline
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Super 8 family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is Super 8?
The movie is 1hr 52min long.
What's Super 8 about?
During the summer of 1979, a group of friends witness a train crash and investigate subsequent unexplained events in their small town.
Who's the cast of Super 8?
  • Kyle Chandler as Deputy Jackson Lamb
  • Elle Fanning as Alice Dainard
  • Joel Courtney as Joe Lamb
  • Gabriel Basso as Martin
  • Ron Eldard as Louis Dainard
  • Noah Emmerich as Nelec
  • Riley Griffiths as Charles
  • Ryan Lee as Cary
  • Zach Mills as Preston
  • AJ Michalka as Jen Kaznyk
Who's the director behind Super 8?
J.J. Abrams directed Super 8.
Who produced Super 8?
J.J. Abrams, Steven Spielberg and Bryan Burk produced Super 8.