The Spectacular Now (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2013, The Spectacular Now is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by James Ponsoldt, running about 95 minutes. “Hits You Like A Shot In The Heart.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sutter, a popular party animal, unexpectedly meets the introverted Aimee after waking up on a stranger's lawn. As Sutter deals with the problems in his life and Aimee plans for her future beyond school, an unexpected romance blossoms between them.
Who’s in it. The Spectacular Now stars Miles Teller as Sutter Keely, Shailene Woodley as Aimee Finecky, Brie Larson as Cassidy Roy and Masam Holden as Ricky Mehlinger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Spectacular Now has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and 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 The Spectacular Now page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Spectacular Now tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Spectacular Now (2013)?
- In US, The Spectacular Now is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and 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 The Spectacular Now worth watching?
- The Spectacular Now holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Spectacular Now?
- The Spectacular Now stars Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley, Brie Larson, Masam Holden and Kyle Chandler.
- When was The Spectacular Now released?
- The Spectacular Now was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.