Spoon (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2005, Spoon is a drama and family film directed by Willem van de Sande Bakhuyzen, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Years ago, Lepel's parents left an hot air balloon world tour. He stays with granny Koppenol, a mean bitch who constantly exploits him for domestic chores, in her buttons shop and even as accomplice in the department store where she steals the buttons from clothes. After she won't even leave him the balloon kind salesman Max gave him, Lepel, now 9, runs away. He meets Max's slightly older daughter Pleun. Schoolmaster Bijts is also looking for him, but only as arithmetics talent for an academic schools contest. Max accidentally finds out the sad truth about Lepel's family.
Who’s in it. Spoon stars Joep Truijen as Lepel, Neeltje de Vree as Pleun, Loes Luca as Koppenol and Carice van Houten as Juffrouw Broer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Spoon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spoon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spoon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spoon (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Spoon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Spoon worth watching?
- Spoon holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spoon?
- Spoon stars Joep Truijen, Neeltje de Vree, Loes Luca, Carice van Houten and Kees Hulst.
- When was Spoon released?
- Spoon was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.