Spring Forward (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2000, Spring Forward is a drama film directed by Tom Gilroy, running about 110 minutes. “Nothing in common. Everything to gain.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Trying to put himself back together after serving prison time for robbery, Paul takes a job as a parks employee in a small Connecticut town. His co-worker, Murph, a generation older than Paul, is dealing with his own issues, chiefly the the impending death of his very ill gay son. After the men have a run-in with local snob Frederickson, Murph's age and experience starts to temper Paul's fiery nature, as the younger man begins to embrace his new life.
Who’s in it. Spring Forward stars Ned Beatty as Murph, Liev Schreiber as Paul, Campbell Scott as Frederickson and Ian Hart as Fran, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Spring Forward 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 Spring Forward page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spring Forward tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spring Forward (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Spring Forward change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Spring Forward worth watching?
- Spring Forward holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spring Forward?
- Spring Forward stars Ned Beatty, Liev Schreiber, Campbell Scott, Ian Hart and Peri Gilpin.
- When was Spring Forward released?
- Spring Forward was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.