Spetters (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1980, Spetters is a drama and romance film directed by Paul Verhoeven, running about 120 minutes. “There is no such thing as simple love” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three amateur dirt-bike racers each fall in love with a young woman who, with her brother, sells French fries and hotdogs at the races. Everyone is looking for a better life: she wants out of the business and away from her brother; and the motocross racers want to make their marks as professionals in their sport.
Who’s in it. Spetters stars Hans van Tongeren as Rien, Renée Soutendijk as Fientje, Toon Agterberg as Eef and Maarten Spanjer as Hans, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Spetters 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 Spetters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spetters tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spetters (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Spetters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Spetters worth watching?
- Spetters holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spetters?
- Spetters stars Hans van Tongeren, Renée Soutendijk, Toon Agterberg, Maarten Spanjer and Marianne Boyer.
- When was Spetters released?
- Spetters was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.