Spontaneous (2020): cast, story & where to watch

2020 · Film · ★ 6.9

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Released in 2020, Spontaneous is a comedy and horror film directed by Brian Duffield, running about 102 minutes. “An explosive love story.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When students in their high school begin inexplicably exploding (literally), seniors Mara and Dylan struggle to survive in a world where each moment may be their last.

Who’s in it. Spontaneous stars Katherine Langford as Mara Carlyle, Charlie Plummer as Dylan, Hayley Law as Tess McNulty and Piper Perabo as Angela, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Spontaneous has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spontaneous page.

If you liked it. Fans of Spontaneous tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Spontaneous (2020)?
In US, Spontaneous is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Spontaneous worth watching?
Spontaneous holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Spontaneous?
Spontaneous stars Katherine Langford, Charlie Plummer, Hayley Law, Piper Perabo and Rob Huebel.
When was Spontaneous released?
Spontaneous was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.