Spawn (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1997, Spawn is an action, thriller, fantasy and adventure film directed by Mark A.Z. Dippé, running about 96 minutes. “Born in darkness. Sworn to justice.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After being murdered by corrupt colleagues in a covert government agency, Al Simmons makes a pact with the devil to be resurrected to see his beloved wife Wanda. In exchange for his return to Earth, Simmons agrees to lead Hell's Army in the destruction of mankind.
Who’s in it. Spawn stars Michael Jai White as Al Simmons / Spawn, Martin Sheen as Jason Wynn, John Leguizamo as Clown / Violator and Theresa Randle as Wanda Blake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Spawn has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $87.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spawn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spawn tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spawn (1997)?
- In US, Spawn is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Spawn worth watching?
- Spawn holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spawn?
- Spawn stars Michael Jai White, Martin Sheen, John Leguizamo, Theresa Randle and Nicol Williamson.
- When was Spawn released?
- Spawn was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.