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Spud Movie (2010): Where to watch and stream online

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Spud

Comedy Drama

2010, Movie, 1h 47min

It's South Africa 1990. Two major events are about to happen: The release of Nelson Mandela and, more importantly, it's Spud Milton's first year at an elite boys only private boarding school. Spud is a boy from an ordinary background who wins a scholarship to a private school in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. Surrounded by boys with nicknames like Gecko, Rambo, Rain Man and Mad Dog, Spud has his hands full trying to adapt to his new home.

Country: South Africa

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Reviews

Critic The Sydney Morning Herald Staf

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...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.

Read full review at The Sydney Morning Herald

Critic Lisa Brygger

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...en vedkommende lille film med en god del nostalgi og masser af hverdagscharme.

Read full review at Cinemazone

Frequently asked questions

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Spud is a heartwarming and hilarious coming-of-age story set in 1990s South Africa. Fourteen-year-old John Milton, nicknamed "Spud" due to his pre-pubescent appearance, navigates his first year at an elite all-boys boarding school. Surrounded by eccentric classmates with colorful nicknames like Gecko, Rambo, and Mad Dog, Spud struggles to fit in. He finds solace in his friendship with Mr. Edly, an alcoholic English teacher, and his crush on Debbie, a girl he nicknames "The Mermaid." Spud's journey is filled with hilarious misadventures, poignant moments, and valuable life lessons about loyalty, love, and personal growth. With a talented cast featuring Troye Sivan as Spud Milton and John Cleese as Mr. Edly ("The Guv"), this movie is a must-see for anyone who has ever been a teenager.

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Spud is currently unavailable to stream in undefined on the streaming services we have in our catalogue