12 Most Overlooked Science Fiction Films Of The 2010s

Roy (Michael Shannon) is on the run with his son Alton (Jaden Lieberher) and his friend Lucas (Joel Edgerton), a U.S. Marshal. At the same time, both a cult and the government are searching for Alton and soon we find out why.

The boy has powerful abilities, somewhere between telekinesis and pyrokinesis, with the cult worshipping him as a deity and an NSA agent (Adam Driver) growing more fascinated by Alton’s potential.

This Jeff Nichols film is a thoughtful study of the parent-child bond and an ode to outsiders. With its deep relationships and realistic characters, Midnight Special is a rarity - a riveting yet tender thriller.

It is a different and allegorical take on the alien subgenre, transforming the road trip trope into an organic tale of a closer-than-close encounter.