With Justin Bruening, Deanna Russo, Sydney Tamiia Poitier, Bruce Davison. Watch full episodes of Season 1 on NBC.com. When a group of ruthless mercenaries kill a reclusive scientist, his creation, a new model of artificially intelligent supercar, escapes to find his daughter and recruit a ex-soldier to thwart them. Ratings: IMDB: 5.7/10 Released: February 24, 2008 Runtime: 60 mins Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi Countries: USA. Knight Rider (2008): When a group of ruthless mercenaries kill a reclusive scientist, his creation, a new model of artificially intelligent supercar, escapes to find his daughter and recruit a ex-soldier to thwart them. Knight Rider (2008) starred Justin Bruening as Michael Knight and Val Kilmer as the new KITT. Knight Rider Action , Crime , Sci-Fi Feature film based on the 1982 TV series of the same name about a lone crime fighter battling the forces of evil with the help of his indestructible and artificially intelligent car. Directed by Steve Shill.