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After 20 years on the run, small-time former criminal Johnny Spitieri (Spit) slips back into Australia on a false passport, only to find himself locked up in an Immigration Detention Centre with a massive target on his back. As enemies come looking for him, determined to settle old scores, he struggles to stay one step ahead and whilst locked up, the resourceful 'Spit' finds new friends , teaching them his version of 'mateship' (friendship) and what it means to be truly 'Australian'.

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Luke Buckmaster Guardian The film-makers insist a little too much that he’s a fundamentally decent person. Spit still feels like a real character, however, largely thanks to Wenham’s superb performance. Rated: 3/5 Mar 19, 2025 Full Review Anthony Morris ScreenHub Wenham is clearly having a lot of fun and his performance as the new kinder, gentler Spit is often surprisingly warm and heartfelt. Sanding off his rough edges does come with some drawbacks though, and a mellower Spit is a less obviously amusing Spit Rated: 3/5 Mar 11, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Leanne M Loved it. So nice to see a good Aussie film! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/09/25 Full Review Bernard M Excellent film with David Wenham again stealing every scene as the title character. This film has so much heart and has some very funny scenes. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/05/25 Full Review Les N Splendid. I've always liked this character! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/05/25 Full Review Wayne M The comedy is corny and cliche. The story is unfortunately typical Australian, muddled, and with a shifting of point-of-view that quickly diverts interest away from the main character, Spit. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 06/01/25 Full Review Pete S Very good comedy with some real laugh out loud moments. Spit does however have a real heart and makes some very subtle points with some of its humour. Brilliant acting from David Wenham. Well worth a watch Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/01/25 Full Review Clara M Just a wonderful movie full of Aussie humour and also. empathy for some deep human rights issues. The courtroom scenes are a must for any law student doing evidence or moots (because...there ARE witnesses like that!) The script is predictable in parts, but clever overall. Loved it, and laughed out loud many time. DW plays an exceptional part. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/31/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Jonathan Teplitzky

Director

David Wenham

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Arlo Green

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Pallavi Sharda

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Gary Sweet

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David Roberts

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Synopsis After 20 years on the run, small-time former criminal Johnny Spitieri (Spit) slips back into Australia on a false passport, only to find himself locked up in an Immigration Detention Centre with a massive target on his back. As enemies come looking for him, determined to settle old scores, he struggles to stay one step ahead and whilst locked up, the resourceful 'Spit' finds new friends , teaching them his version of 'mateship' (friendship) and what it means to be truly 'Australian'.
Director
Jonathan Teplitzky
Producer
Greg Duffy, Trish Lake, Felicity McVay, David Wenham
Screenwriter
Chris Nyst
Genre
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 42m