The Spitfire Grill (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1996, The Spitfire Grill is a comedy and drama film directed by Lee David Zlotoff, running about 117 minutes. “To a town with no future, comes a girl with a past.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Percy, upon being released from prison, goes to the small town of Gillead, to find a place where she can start over again. She is taken in by Hannah, to help out at her place, the Spitfire Grill. Percy brings change to the small town, stirring resentment and fear in some, and growth in others.
Who’s in it. The Spitfire Grill stars Robbie Gee, Alison Elliott as Percy Talbott, Ellen Burstyn as Hannah Ferguson and Marcia Gay Harden as Shelby Goddard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Spitfire Grill has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.6M at the box office.
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 The Spitfire Grill page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Spitfire Grill tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Spitfire Grill (1996)?
- In US, The Spitfire Grill is available to 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 Spitfire Grill worth watching?
- The Spitfire Grill holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Spitfire Grill?
- The Spitfire Grill stars Robbie Gee, Alison Elliott, Ellen Burstyn, Marcia Gay Harden and Will Patton.
- When was The Spitfire Grill released?
- The Spitfire Grill was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.