Spud (2010): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2010, Spud is a comedy and drama film directed by Donovan Marsh, running about 103 minutes.

What it’s about. It's South Africa 1990. Two major events are about to happen: The release of Nelson Mandela and, more importantly, it's Spud Milton's first year at an elite boys only private boarding school. John Milton is a boy from an ordinary background who wins a scholarship to a private school in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. Surrounded by boys with nicknames like Gecko, Rambo, Rain Man and Mad Dog, Spud has his hands full trying to adapt to his new home. Along the way Spud takes his first tentative steps along the path to manhood. (The path it seems could be a rather long road). Spud is an only child. He is cursed with parents from well beyond the lunatic fringe and a senile granny. His dad is a fervent anti-communist who is paranoid that the family domestic worker is running a shebeen from her room at the back of the family home. His mom is a free spirit and a teenager's worst nightmare, whether it's shopping for Spud's underwear in the local supermarket

Who’s in it. Spud stars Troye Sivan as John 'Spud' Milton, John Cleese as Mr. 'The Guv' Edly, Sven Ruygrok as Rambo and Jamie Royal as Henry 'Gecko' Barker, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Spud has been warmly received by audiences.

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 Spud page.

If you liked it. Fans of Spud tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.