Spending the Night (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 2007, Spending the Night is a drama film directed by Amanda Adolfsson, running about 12 minutes.
What it’s about. A teen couple plans for a night in private when the boy’s parents are away. At first it appears as a cosy night of sofa lounging, snack eating and film. But it soon becomes evident that beneath the façade of relaxed mutuality, there is a relationship based on insecurities and demands. Due to a fight, the parents cut their evening short, and when they return, the situation gets out of hand and feelings of hurt lead to abuse. Adolfsson paints a gruesome picture of adolescent love and how fears and expectations can completely override a young person’s will.
Who’s in it. Spending the Night stars Bill Skarsgård as Victor, Karin Bjurström as Liselott, Natalie Minnevik as Peggy and Mats Rudal as Tomas.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Spending the Night has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spending the Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spending the Night tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spending the Night (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Spending the Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Spending the Night worth watching?
- Spending the Night holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spending the Night?
- Spending the Night stars Bill Skarsgård, Karin Bjurström, Natalie Minnevik and Mats Rudal.
- When was Spending the Night released?
- Spending the Night was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.