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Spawn

1997·Movie
1h 36min·PG-13
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Metacritic345.3Rotten Tomatoes17%37%
IMDb5.2Metacritic345.3Rotten Tomatoes17%37%

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Spawn fingerprint

High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Spectacle8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder6
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Fantasy and faith and meaning

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers you

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About

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.
Dark SuperheroDemonic FantasyAction ThrillerComic Book AdaptationHellish ImageryAnti-HeroSpecial Effects DrivenVengeance StoryBleak & Violent

Crew

Directed by:
Mark A.Z. Dippé, Hilary Momberger-Powers, Robin Anderson
Written by:
Alan B. McElroy, Todd McFarlane, Todd McFarlane
Produced by:
Mary Jo Slater, Todd McFarlane, Bruce H. Newberg
Composed by:
Graeme Revell, Greg Hedgepath, D. Chris Smith

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Spawn

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Spawn legally?

PhiloHowdy

Spawn is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Spawn worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37/100 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 17%, and Metacritic 34). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Spawn rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Spawn?

1 h 36 min

Spawn runs 1 h 36 min.

Is Spawn based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on Spawn?

Critics26
Audiences47

Not quite. Audiences rate Spawn higher (47) than critics (26). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Spawn a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$88 million

Yes. It cost about $40 million to make and earned $88 million worldwide, 2.2 times its budget.

What language is Spawn in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Spawn?

39ADARATAUBEBRCACHCLCODEDKECES+25

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Spawn in 39 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Spawn, including Cult Soundtrack, Disappointed in You, The Cameo.