SPK Complex (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2018, SPK Complex is a history and documentary film directed by Gerd Kroske, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. The anti-psychiatric Socialist Patients' Collective (SPK) was founded in Heidelberg in 1970 and attributed individual suffering to society’s capitalist structures. It began as a self-organised experiment in group therapy led by doctor Wolfgang Huber with psychiatric patients, featuring Hegel readings and individual agitation, before subsequently radicalizing, which ended in criminal proceedings against its members, some of whom went underground with the Red Army Faction.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, SPK Complex 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 SPK Complex page.
If you liked it. Fans of SPK Complex tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch SPK Complex (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for SPK Complex change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is SPK Complex worth watching?
- SPK Complex holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was SPK Complex released?
- SPK Complex was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.