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Spawn

1997Movie1 h 36 minPG-13

37

WeakGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

A thrilling, violent action movie about fantasy and faith and meaning.

Good for friends night · teens · pure escapism

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Born in darkness. Sworn to justice.

After being murdered by corrupt colleagues in a covert government agency, Al Simmons makes a pact with the devil to be resurrected to see his beloved wife Wanda. In exchange for his return to Earth, Simmons agrees to lead Hell's Army in the destruction of mankind.

Feels like

Dark Superhero
Demonic Fantasy
Action Thriller
Comic Book Adaptation
Hellish Imagery
Anti-Hero
Special Effects Driven
Vengeance Story
Bleak & Violent

Crew

Directed by: Mark A.Z. Dippé
Written by: Alan B. McElroy
Produced by: Clint Goldman
Music by: Graeme Revell

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Facts

July 31, 1997 · 1 h 36 min · PG-13

Released: July 31, 1997
Runtime: 1 h 36 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $40 million
Box office: $88 million
Available in: 35 countries
Keywords: based on comic

Tropes

Cult Soundtrack, Disappointed in You, The Cameo +9

Cult Soundtrack
Disappointed in You
The Cameo
Villainous Breakdown
See You in Hell
Dead Man's Switch
Adapted Out
Invisibility Cloak
Tastes Like Chicken
No Flow in CGI
Dragon Their Feet
Super Window Jump

12 of 79 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Spawn?"

Questions about Spawn

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Spawn?

In the United States, Spawn streams on Philo and Howdy, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 20 other countries.

Is Spawn worth watching?

37

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 17%, and Metacritic 34). Audiences rate it higher (47 out of 100) than critics (26).

Is Spawn okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Spawn scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more gruesome than scary: grotesque is rated 8 of 10, scares 5.

What tropes does Spawn use?

Cult SoundtrackDisappointed in YouThe CameoVillainous BreakdownSee You in HellDead Man's SwitchAdapted OutInvisibility CloakTastes Like ChickenNo Flow in CGIDragon Their FeetSuper Window Jumpand 67 more

TV Tropes lists 79 tropes for it, including Cult Soundtrack, Disappointed in You, and The Cameo.