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The Fall of Sparta (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 2018, The Fall of Sparta is a drama film directed by Tristan Dubois, running about 93 minutes. “Sometimes High School can be a blast but sometimes, it feels like Hell” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When we are young, we sometimes feel that the world is stacked against us. This is the case for 16 year-old Steeve Simard (Lévi Doré), who is entering his last year at Gaston-Miron High School in St-Lambert. A cynical intellectual with a critical view of himself and the world, he struggles to establish bonds with his parents and peers. He only has one friend: Virgil (Jonathan St-Armand). In order to evade his loneliness and fill a void in his imagination, he seeks refuge in his books and music. However, an incident with the star of the Spartans football team, will force Steeve to come out of his shell and face his destiny…

Who’s in it. The Fall of Sparta stars Lévi Doré as Steeve Simard, Jonathan St-Armand as Virgile Chèrenfant, Lili-Ann De Francesco as Véronique Plourde and Karl Walcott as Maxime Giroux, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Fall of Sparta has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fall of Sparta page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Fall of Sparta tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Fall of Sparta (2018)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fall of Sparta change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Fall of Sparta worth watching?
The Fall of Sparta holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Fall of Sparta?
The Fall of Sparta stars Lévi Doré, Jonathan St-Armand, Lili-Ann De Francesco, Karl Walcott and Simon Duchesne.
When was The Fall of Sparta released?
The Fall of Sparta was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.