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The Spirit

2008Movie1 h 43 minPG-13

32
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Letterboxd2.2/5Metacritic305.1Rotten Tomatoes14%26%
32
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Letterboxd2.2/5Metacritic305.1Rotten Tomatoes14%26%

Summary

Rookie cop Denny Colt returns from the beyond as The Spirit, a hero whose mission is to fight against the bad forces from the shadows of Central City. The Octopus, who kills anyone unfortunate enough to see his face, has other plans:g to wipe out the entire city.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for tears, big ideas or comfort.

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Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Frank Miller
Written by
Frank Miller
Produced by
Gigi Pritzker, Michael Uslan, Deborah Del Prete
Music by
David Newman

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Facts

December 25, 2008 · 1 h 43 min · PG-13

Released
December 25, 2008
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Action, Fantasy, Crime, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
Russian, French
Made in
United States
Budget
$60 million
Box office
$39 million
Available in
53 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Hurricane of Puns, Worf Had the Flu, Meaningful Name +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Spirit?"

Questions about The Spirit

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Spirit?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuThe CWKanopyHooplaPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

In the United States, The Spirit streams on Prime, fuboTV, MovieSphere+, and Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 31 other countries.

Is The Spirit worth watching?

32
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32 (IMDb 4.8, Letterboxd 2.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 14%, and Metacritic 30). Audiences rate it higher (42 out of 100) than critics (22).

Is The Spirit okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Spirit?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Was The Spirit a box office flop?

Budget$60 million
Box office$39 million

Yes: it cost about $60 million to make and earned $39 million worldwide, 65% of its budget.

What tropes does The Spirit use?

Hurricane of PunsWorf Had the FluMeaningful NameClingy Jealous GirlKarma HoudiniCensor SteamIgnore the FanserviceSurrounded by IdiotsWho Wants to Live Forever?Purely Aesthetic EraFriend on the ForceBack from the Deadand 124 more

TV Tropes lists 136 tropes for it, including Hurricane of Puns, Worf Had the Flu, and Meaningful Name.