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Spun

2003·Movie
1h 41min·R
IMDb6.7Metacritic417.9Rotten Tomatoes36%75%

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Relentless energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Breakneck and pulse-pounding

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace10
  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Coming of Age4

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and absurdist humor

  • Dark Humor8
  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Cringe Humor6

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Standout editing and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Editing9
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure Escapism

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About

The ultimate speed freak's tale.

Over the course of three days Ross, a college dropout addicted to crystal-meth, encounters a variety of oddball folks - including a stripper named Nikki and her boyfriend, the local meth producer, The Cook - but all he really wants to do is hook up with his old girlfriend, Amy.
Drug-Fueled OdysseyHyperkinetic StyleDarkly ComedicGrotesque RealismSleazy SubcultureVisually IntenseUnpredictable NarrativeEdgy & Provocative

Crew

Directed by:
Jonas Åkerlund, Tracey Merkle, Mitch Kelleher
Written by:
Will De Los Santos, Creighton Vero
Produced by:
Mark Boone Junior, Chris Fisher, Chris Hanley
Composed by:
Billy Corgan, David Chornow, Gábor Pasztor

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Spun

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Spun legally?

HuluThe RokuThe CWKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVPlex

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

Is Spun worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 36%, and Metacritic 41). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Spun rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Spun?

1 h 41 min

Spun runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Spun?

Critics39
Audiences74

Not quite. Audiences rate Spun higher (74) than critics (39). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Spun in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Spun?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Spun in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Spun use?

Abusive ParentsAmbiguously BiAnd I Must ScreamBail Equals FreedomBerserk ButtonBittersweet EndingButch LesbianButt-MonkeyCall-BackThe CameoKick the DogGayngsterand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for Spun, including Abusive Parents, Ambiguously Bi, And I Must Scream.