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Spud

2010Movie1 h 47 min

ComedyDrama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes80%69%

A wholesome, nostalgic comedy movie about growing up and history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Story

It's South Africa 1990. Two major events are about to happen: The release of Nelson Mandela and, more importantly, it's Spud Milton's first year at an elite boys only private boarding school. Spud is a boy from an ordinary background who wins a scholarship to a private school in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. Surrounded by boys with nicknames like Gecko, Rambo, Rain Man and Mad Dog, Spud has his hands full trying to adapt to his new home.

Feels like

  • Coming-of-Age
  • South Africa 1990
  • Private School
  • Nostalgic
  • Situational Comedy
  • Family Dynamics
  • Cultural Transition
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Boarding School Life

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Donovan Marsh
Written by
Donovan Marsh, John Van De Ruit
Produced by
Ross Garland, Brad Logan
Music by
Ed Jordan

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Facts

December 3, 2010 · 1 h 47 min · Strong Language

Released
December 3, 2010
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
South Africa
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Always Save the Girl, Amazing Technicolor World, Anger Born of Worry +9

  • Always Save the Girl
  • Amazing Technicolor World
  • Anger Born of Worry
  • Character Level
  • Color Motif
  • Pyromaniac
  • Widescreen Shot
  • Large Ham
  • Fish-Eye Lens
  • Nerd Action Hero
  • Nostalgia Filter
  • Shout-Out

12 of 17 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Spud?"

Questions about Spud

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Spud?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Spud from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Spud worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). Critics rate it higher (80 out of 100) than audiences (68).

Is Spud okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Spud make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Spud plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Spud a box office flop?

Budget$4 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $4 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 60% of its budget.