Spoiler Alert

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Spoiler Alert

PG-13

Released Dec 9, 2022

1h 52m

Comedy

Drama

Romance

LGBTQ+

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Based on Michael Ausiello's best-selling memoir "Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies," the film is a heartwarming, funny and life-affirming story of how Michael and Kit's relationship is transformed and deepened when one of them falls ill.

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It can be frustratingly uneven, but strong performances from a talented cast help Spoiler Alert stay on the right side of saccharine.

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

Sometimes the tone is a little too cute but Showalter and his writers have a persuasive ability to defuse the looming threat of sentimentality with comedy.

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 10, 2023

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Spoiler Alert is a delightfully effective melodrama, one that pulls few punches and isn’t afraid of wearing a plethora of emotions out in the open for all to see.

Rated: 3/4

Dec 12, 2022

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Katie Rife

RogerEbert.com

This is a nice film. A sweet film. A film you can watch with your mother-in-law.

Rated: 3/4

Dec 9, 2022

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Mark Williams

Radio Times

This could easily have become a cynical and manipulative tear-jerker. However, director Michael Showalter nimbly avoids mawkishness in much the same way he did with The Big Sick, and the result is both tongue-in-cheek and touching.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 4, 2024

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Maxance Vincent

InSession Film

Sure, it’s an amazingly conventional biopic, going through the ups and downs of Michael’s time with Kit. But it’s also increasingly earnest.

Rated: B+

Mar 6, 2024

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Dave Giannini

InSession Film

Jim Parsons, in a lead role, truly surprised me with his range. Plus, the film really takes its time ge.tting to all the sadness. You learn to love this couple through their trials and tribulations and it is wildly effective.

Feb 27, 2024

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Anne

Funny, sweet, real, sad.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/27/22

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veronica

great movie. watched it twice!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/21/22

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John

What an absolutely wonderful film!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/20/22

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J

An amazing movie that had us on an emotional rollercoaster. A must see.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/19/22

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Tom S

Powerful love story beautiful cinematography superb acting

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/18/22

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Steven B

Beautiful realistic loving relationship with all the pitfalls. Sad yet beautiful at the same time. Great acting all around.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/18/22

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Michael Showalter

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Jim Parsons

Michael Ausiello

Ben Aldridge

Kit Cowan

Sally Field

Marilyn

Bill Irwin

Bob

Jeffery Self

Nick

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Spoiler Alert: Official Clip - You're Going to Beat It Sally Field Scene

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Spoiler Alert: Official Clip - Michael & Kit's Wedding

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Spoiler Alert: Official Clip - Getting High and Getting Married

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Spoiler Alert: Official Clip - Heartbreaking Chemo Montage

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Spoiler Alert: Official Clip - Michael & Kit Kiss Sexy Scene

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Spoiler Alert: Official Clip - Brain Tumors Sad Scene

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Spoiler Alert: Official Clip - TV Sitcom Farewell Tearjerker Scene

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Spoiler Alert: Official Clip - Smurfs and Love

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Spoiler Alert: Official Clip - Couple's Therapy Funny Scene

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Spoiler Alert: Official Clip - Romantic Christmas Traditions

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Synopsis

Based on Michael Ausiello's best-selling memoir "Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies," the film is a heartwarming, funny and life-affirming story of how Michael and Kit's relationship is transformed and deepened when one of them falls ill.

Director: Michael Showalter
Producer: Jim Parsons, Todd Spiewak, Alison Mo Massey, Michael Showalter, Jordana Mollick
Screenwriter: David Marshall Grant, Dan Savage
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: Semi-Formal Productions, Universal Films, That's Wonderful Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Content|Drug Use|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 9, 2022, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 3, 2023
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.3M
Runtime: 1h 52m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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