Super 8

Name: Super 8
Director: J.J. Abrams
Genre: Thriller, Science Fiction, Mystery
Released: 2011
Duration: 1 h 52 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Joel Courtney, Elle Fanning, Riley Griffiths, Kyle Chandler, Noah Emmerich

It arrives.

20111h 52m6.8(7,195 votes)

ThrillerScience FictionMystery

Synopsis

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.

Super 8 (2011) is a thriller, science fiction, and mystery film directed by J.J. Abrams. It stars Joel Courtney, Elle Fanning, and Riley Griffiths. The film runs for 1 hour 52 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 7,195 votes.

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Director

J.J. Abrams

Cast

Joel Courtney

Joe Lamb

Elle Fanning

Alice Dainard

Riley Griffiths

Charles Kaznyk

Kyle Chandler

Jackson Lamb

Noah Emmerich

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AJ Michalka

Jen Kaznyk

Ryan Lee

Cary McCarthy

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Where can I watch Super 8?

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Who stars in Super 8?

Super 8 stars Joel Courtney, Elle Fanning, Riley Griffiths, and Kyle Chandler, and was directed by J.J. Abrams.

How long is Super 8?

Super 8 has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes.

When did Super 8 come out?

Super 8 was released in 2011.

What genre is Super 8?

Super 8 is a thriller, science fiction, and mystery film.

Is Super 8 worth watching?

Super 8 holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.