7.0
Summary
Percy, upon being released from prison, goes to the small town of Gillead, to find a place where she can start over again. She is taken in by Hannah, to help out at her place, the Spitfire Grill. Percy brings change to the small town, stirring resentment and fear in some, and growth in others.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
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- You want fast pacing
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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.
Cast
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- Directed by
- Lee David Zlotoff
- Written by
- Lee David Zlotoff
- Produced by
- Forrest Murray
- Music by
- James Horner
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Facts
August 23, 1996 · 1 h 57 min · PG-13
- Released
- August 23, 1996
- Runtime
- 1 h 57 min
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Content
- Violence, Disturbing Imagery
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United States
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $13 million
- Available in
- 14 countries
Tropes
Gender-Blender Name, The Hero Dies, Just Got Out of Jail
Q&A
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Questions about The Spitfire Grill
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Spitfire Grill worth watching?
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 39%). Audiences rate it higher (73 out of 100) than critics (39).
Is The Spitfire Grill okay for kids?
Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Will The Spitfire Grill make me laugh?
Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.
Is The Spitfire Grill plot-driven or character-driven?
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.