Spreading Ground (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 3.5

Released in 2000, Spreading Ground is a drama and mystery film directed by Derek Vanlint, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Veteran Detective Ed Delopre and partner Mike McGivern have their hands full when they hit the pavement in search of a dangerous killer with five dead bodies already on his record. The mayor, in a rush to see peace restored in her city, makes a deal with the mob instead of waiting for Delopre and McGivern's results. Now that both sides of the law are involved in the killer's capture, the city is turned upside down.
Who’s in it. Spreading Ground stars Dennis Hopper as Det. Ed DeLongpre, Leslie Hope as Leslie DeLongpre, Frederic Forrest as Michael McGivern and Tom McCamus as Johnny Gault, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Spreading Ground has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spreading Ground page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spreading Ground tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spreading Ground (2000)?
- In US, Spreading Ground is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Spreading Ground worth watching?
- Spreading Ground holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spreading Ground?
- Spreading Ground stars Dennis Hopper, Leslie Hope, Frederic Forrest, Tom McCamus and David Dunbar.
- When was Spreading Ground released?
- Spreading Ground was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.
