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Spud

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Spud

2010

1h 44m

Comedy

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10 Reviews

69%

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250+ Ratings

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

Scott Murray

The Age (Australia)

This is a film most will like - especially fans of last year's Submarine.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 20, 2012

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

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.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 20, 2012

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

Jun 20, 2011

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Jim Schembri

3AW

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.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 30, 2012

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Ed Gibbs

The Sun-Herald (Australia)

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.

Rated: 9/10

Apr 22, 2012

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Julie Rigg

MovieTime, ABC Radio National

If there was satirical intent, it is leached from the film.

Apr 20, 2012

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Turtle B

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.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/07/23

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Audience Member

Some of the most impeccable story lines and plot twist. Must see!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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chris f

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.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

Pre-adolescent Troye Sivan. Boring narrative.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Audience Member

young boy tries to fit in during his first year at boarding school. warm hearted comedy drama that really hits the spot.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Audience Member

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.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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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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