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Spetters

1980Movie2 h 0 min

76
GreatGoodWatch score

A romantic drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

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Story

There is no such thing as simple love

Amateur dirt-bikers Rien and Hans–and their mechanic Eef–each fall in love with Fientje, a young woman who, with her brother Jaap, works a concession stand at the races. Everyone seeks a better life: Fientje wants out of the business and away from Jaap; and Rien and Hans aim to make their marks as pro racers, like their hero, Gerrit Witkamp.

Feels like

  • Dirt-Bike Racing
  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Love Triangle
  • Social Commentary
  • Working-Class Life
  • Ambitious Aspirations
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Character-Driven Narrative

Cast

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Directed by
Paul Verhoeven

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Facts

February 28, 1980 · 2 h 0 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence

Released
February 28, 1980
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Dutch
Made in
Netherlands
Available in
1 country

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Spetters?"

Questions about Spetters

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Spetters?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Spetters worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 6.7, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (68).

Is Spetters good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Spetters in English?

Dutch

No, it was made in Dutch.