Spinning Man

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Spinning Man

R

Released Apr 6, 2018

1h 40m

Mystery & Thriller

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Evan Birch is a family man and esteemed professor at a distinguished college, where his charm and reputation have made his philosophy class very popular. When a female student named Joyce goes missing, Evan's previous off-campus dalliances make his wife question his alibi. Gruff police Detective Malloy has even more reason to be suspicious when crucial evidence makes Evan the prime suspect in her disappearance.

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Rex Reed

Observer

Devoid of suspense and purpose, Spinning Man doesn't spin. It doesn't even move. Another case of the right actors in the wrong picture.

Rated: 2/4

Apr 6, 2018

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Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

Of the many interchangeable, name-lead thrillers and action pictures concurrently premiering these days in theatres and on VOD, this one's definitely a cut above.

Apr 5, 2018

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Jennifer Szalai

New York Times

Can a movie devoid of thrills be called a thriller?

Apr 5, 2018

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Dennis Schwartz

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Too cutesy of a screen adaptation.

Rated: B-

Dec 15, 2024

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Jacob Knight

Birth.Movies.Death.

It moves along at a steady clip, and Brosnan, Pearce, and Driver are actively engaged with the heady approach to telling an otherwise recognizable murder mystery.

Apr 10, 2018

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Common Sense Media

This little thriller, part lurid potboiler and part philosophical quandary, plays like a sturdy "B" movie; it won't change the world, but it might keep late-night viewers from changing channels.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 7, 2018

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Ilja K

Very cliche-filled and exhausting movie. Awful in any aspect: awful and absurd ending, director and especially screenplay - senseless and inconsequent. Question to both screenwriters and director - what was the idea of such a bad quality movie? Only positive about the movie are Guy Pearce and Pierce Brosnan acts. Overall: terrible evening spent.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

07/13/25

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Marc Z

This movie has a stellar cast and a good story. There are many good elements here in this mystery drama about a missing high school in a small town and the College Professor who is the main suspect. As the film progresses we sense something is off. His relationship with his wife, played by Mimi Driver and kids is odd, and not appropriate to what is going on. Guy Pierce is a good actor but something doesn't connect here. The best part of the film is Pearce Bronson. He is very good as the determined and bright Detective looking to tie all the pieces of the puzzle together. Disappointing but I still hung in there until the end.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

05/02/25

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thiago s

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fraco, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, a história é fraca, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e mais relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/21/25

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nick s

Well acted and good production value. The story seemed to fray at the end though. It was as if the director didn't know which ending would surprise the audience so tried all of them. I also found the lighting choices a bit strange.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/30/24

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Regina P

For some reason, while I was watching, I thought I had already seen this film once upon a time. I probably have and completely forgot it. Just being a suspect can ruin your life. I didn't think this was bad. I don't know if it was ever in theaters, but it seems better suited for the streaming age, anyhow.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/14/24

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Jelisije J

A movie that is extremely nail bitting when a young girl goes missing and college professor with a nice family is the suspect in the disappearance...if you want to know if he did it, then so does the suspect himself......

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/19/23

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Synopsis

Evan Birch is a family man and esteemed professor at a distinguished college, where his charm and reputation have made his philosophy class very popular. When a female student named Joyce goes missing, Evan's previous off-campus dalliances make his wife question his alibi. Gruff police Detective Malloy has even more reason to be suspicious when crucial evidence makes Evan the prime suspect in her disappearance.

Director: Simon Kaijser
Producer: Keith Arnold, Ellen S. Wander
Screenwriter: Matthew Aldrich
Distributor: Lionsgate Premiere
Production Co: Film Bridge International, Lionsgate
Rating: R (Some Language|Sexual References)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 6, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 26, 2018
Runtime: 1h 40m

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