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The Specials

Play trailer Poster for The Specials 2019,  1h 54m,  Comedy/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 82% 11 Reviews Tomatometer 83% Fewer than 50 Ratings Popcornmeter
82% Tomatometer 11 Reviews 83% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
Bruno and Malik train underprivileged youth to care for children and adolescents with autism, but without official certification, their future is suddenly unclear.

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Owen Gleiberman Variety Jun 23, 2019
"The Specials," in the end, is not a very compelling movie. Go to Full Review
Boyd van Hoeij The Hollywood Reporter Jun 7, 2019
Not special enough. Go to Full Review
Fionnuala Halligan Screen International May 27, 2019
The Specials is a rare film that comes both from the heart and reality: it's a potent mix which allows access to a hidden subject yet welcomes the audience in with grace and humour. Go to Full Review
Carlos Boyero El Pais (Spain) Mar 15, 2020
With The Specials, these humanistic directors once again demonstrate their facility to turn any topic they tackle into gold. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Juan Luis Caviaro Espinof Mar 11, 2020
3.5/5
A very valuable, endearing and touching film. It is worth it, especially for its two excellent protagonists. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Juan Pando Fotogramas Feb 28, 2020
3/5
A film aimed at the heart. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Eric Toledano

Director

Olivier Nakache

Director

Vincent Cassel

Bruno

Reda Kateb

Malik

Hélène Vincent

Hélène

Bryan Mialoundama

Dylan

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The Specials

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Movie Info

Synopsis Bruno and Malik train underprivileged youth to care for children and adolescents with autism, but without official certification, their future is suddenly unclear.
Director
Eric Toledano, Olivier Nakache
Producer
Nicolas Duval-Adassovsky
Screenwriter
Olivier Nakache, Eric Toledano
Production Co
Ten Cinema, Quad Productions, Gaumont, TF1 Films Production, 120 Films, Belga Productions
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
French (France)
Runtime
1h 54m
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