Spud

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Spud

2010

1h 44m

Comedy

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10 Reviews

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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.

Scott Murray

The Age (Australia)

Apr 20, 2012

3/5

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

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

Apr 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.

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Jim Schembri

3AW

Jun 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.

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Ed Gibbs

The Sun-Herald (Australia)

Apr 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.

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Julie Rigg

MovieTime, ABC Radio National

Apr 20, 2012

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

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Margaret Pomeranz

At the Movies (Australia)

Apr 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.

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Jul 23, 2022

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

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chris f

@RT52347836 Jun 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.

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Mar 23, 2017

Pre-adolescent Troye Sivan. Boring narrative.

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Oct 8, 2016

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

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Aug 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.

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Dec 30, 2015

This movie trilogy are my all time favorite movies. I was so proud of my little nugget (Troye) for doing such a good job. Loved the movie.

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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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