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Spontaneous

2020·Movie
1h 42min·R

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What's your score?

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Spontaneous fingerprint

High energy, funny.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and satire

  • Dark Humor8
  • Satire & Parody7
  • Absurdist Humor6

World

Everyday modern life, pop culture, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

An explosive love story.

When students in their high school begin inexplicably exploding (literally), seniors Mara and Dylan struggle to survive in a world where each moment may be their last.
Exploding TeensDarkly HumorousHigh SchoolComing-of-AgeSatiricalContemporaryPop-CultureSurrealSocial Commentary

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Spontaneous

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Spontaneous legally?

Spontaneous is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Spontaneous worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Spontaneous rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Spontaneous?

1 h 42 min

Spontaneous runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Spontaneous?

Critics87
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate Spontaneous higher (87) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Spontaneous in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Spontaneous?

79ADAEALARATAUAZBABEBGBOBRBYBZ+65

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Spontaneous in 79 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Spontaneous use?

Hope SpotShout-OutMan Bites ManDespair Event HorizonWham ShotForeshadowingGory Discretion ShotMatch CutKilled OffscreenPlot-Triggering DeathRiddle for the AgesInnocently Insensitiveand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 storytelling tropes for Spontaneous, including Hope Spot, Shout-Out, Man Bites Man.