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Spinning Plates

2013·Movie
1h 38min

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Cathartic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Catharsis9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

It's not what you cook. It's why.

Spinning Plates is a documentary about three extraordinary restaurants and the incredible people who make them what they are. A cutting-edge restaurant named the seventh-best in the world whose chef must battle a life-threatening obstacle to pursue his passion. A 150-year-old family restaurant still standing only because of the unbreakable bond with its community. A fledgling Mexican restaurant whose owners are risking everything just to survive and provide for their young daughter. Their unforgettable stories of family, legacy, passion and survival come together to reveal how meaningful food can be, and the power it has to connect us to one another.
Restaurant CultureCulinary PassionFamily LegacyCommunity BondsFood as ConnectionHuman ResilienceInspirational StoriesDocumentaryContemporary Realism

Crew

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Spinning Plates legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Plex. 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 Spinning Plates worth watching?

64
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Spinning Plates?

1 h 38 min

Spinning Plates runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Spinning Plates?

Critics76
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see Spinning Plates much the same way.

What language is Spinning Plates in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Spinning Plates?

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