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Spud goes to private school for the first time, and advice from a teacher helps him adjust to the posh lifestyle.

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Scott Murray The Age (Australia) 04/20/2012
3/5
This is a film most will like - especially fans of last year's Submarine. Go to Full Review Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald 04/20/2012
3/5
You and your kids will have seen it all before but, if you're looking for a less brutal take on the ordeals of adolescence than the one offered by The Hunger Games, this could work. Go to Full Review Jim Schembri 3AW 06/30/2012
3/5
In a surprisingly strong performance, [John] Cleese puts a sharp spin on his portrayal as mentor to Spud [Troye Sivan], whose rites-of-passage journey avoids the usual cliches. Go to Full Review Ed Gibbs The Sun-Herald (Australia) 04/22/2012
9/10
A hugely entertaining coming-of-age tale, grounded in realism. Sivan's note-perfect portrayal of the diminutive hero is matched by a razor-sharp Cleese. Go to Full Review Julie Rigg MovieTime, ABC Radio National 04/20/2012
If there was satirical intent, it is leached from the film. Go to Full Review Margaret Pomeranz At the Movies (Australia) 04/20/2012
3.5/5
I think largely because of the completely innocent-seeming performance of Troye Sivan, it won me over and I found myself actually quite moved by the end. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Turtle B 12/07/2023 THIS HAS AN 80. THAT MAKES ME HAPPY. This movie is not perfect and may parts of it did not age well. But gosh darn it, its so frickin silly cute. It makes me cry, it makes me laugh, and it makes me wanna give Spud a big ol' hug. See more 07/23/2022 Some of the most impeccable story lines and plot twist. Must see!!!! See more chris f 06/27/2022 It's like American Pie, except more wholesome and dramatic, and set in South Africa at the very end of Apartheid for some reason. It's quite charming, a bit pretentious, and a bit more cheesy and intense than it needs to be. But for all its silliness, its goofiness makes it shine a little bit. It's unique, for better or worse. See more 03/23/2017 Pre-adolescent Troye Sivan. Boring narrative. See more 10/08/2016 young boy tries to fit in during his first year at boarding school. warm hearted comedy drama that really hits the spot. See more 08/23/2016 Mildly amusing boarding school drama, the fact it is set in South Africa in changing times gives it some relevance over others in this genre. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Donovan Marsh

Director

John Cleese

The Guv - Mr. Edly

Troye Sivan

John 'Spud' Milton

Jamie Royal

Henry 'Gecko' Barker

Sven Ruygrok

Rambo

Blessing Xaba

Fatty

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Movie Info

Synopsis Spud goes to private school for the first time, and advice from a teacher helps him adjust to the posh lifestyle.
Director
Donovan Marsh
Producer
Ross Garland, Brad Logan
Screenwriter
Donovan Marsh, John Van De Ruit
Production Co
Rogue Star Films, BLM Productions
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 7, 2017
Runtime
1h 44m
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